The Strong and Courageous Woman: a woman’s journey to completion in Christ through the book of Joshua. So what if Joshua was a man, this book is loaded with lessons for us ladies. For the month of August, I’m sharing a bible study on the book of Joshua. Please forgive the unpolished product, this is … Continue reading
You have now entered a “No Phone Zone.” That’s what Chris and I refer to any time that is not allowed to be interrupted by technical gadgets such as phones, iPads, Kindles, or laptops. If someone calls during date night, don’t answer. We’re in a No Phone Zone. If we’re having a serious discussion, we … Continue reading
The girls’ Uncle Jonathan is moving to Hawaii. He’ll be working on his PhD in sociology at the University of Hawaii. We’ll miss you! When can we visit? Ava and Jonathan. Kaitlyn, Jonathan, and Ava.
Kaitlyn’s on the move this week perfecting her crawl. She started out rocking back and forth on all fours, and she now varies between a breaststroke movement to using her feet to push her forward motion. Here are Kaitlyn and Ava lounging in the backyard. Ava in our backyard looking up at the trees. Many … Continue reading
I’ve owned a digital camera for over a year, and I still use the auto focus settings. Sad, I know. But now that I have 2 little girls in my life, I’m in search of a better clearer photo to capture these precious moments. Today, I’m embarking on the 31 Days to a Better Photo … Continue reading
Our dog Miles is our first child. So, when we brought Kaitlyn and Ava home from the hospital, we wanted his transition to be smooth. Now he recognizes the girls as part of our “pack”. He often sits with them and is deeply concerned for their welfare. If one of them cries in the night, … Continue reading
When Ava sees me, the smile on her face is pure joy. When I greet her in her crib each morning, she smiles. When I walk in the room, she smiles. When I say her name, she smiles. Being her mom is bliss, and it warms my heart that she smiles at me. She delights … Continue reading
As Chris and I love and sacrifice self for one another, we are demonstrating just how much God loves us. Our marriage is a picture to the world of who God is. Staying married is not about staying in Love. It’s about keeping a covenant, more than a promise, just as Jesus does with us … Continue reading
Chris and I recently attended a marriage retreat lead by Chip Judd. The wisdom we gleamed was gold. Here is a link to Chip’s message ” Why is Love So Hard?” that he gave at Seacost. It contains much of the info he shared with us. We learned the key to a healthy marriage was … Continue reading
The challenge of parenthood is teaching me to trust in God rather than myself. Paul wrote to the Corinthians about the affliction he was burdened with in Asia. It was so excessive, that he despaired even of life. I can now understand, when plagued with lack of sleep and sickly crying babies, how parents can … Continue reading
