We’re excited as can be to share that we are expecting baby number three! We will welcome our third little one in September. My sister, her husband, and their three boys visited us last week. My parents asked us numerous times to capture some pictures of all of the grandkids together. As far as they knew, they had five grandkids, so we were … [Read more...] about Excited as Can Be
20 Questions to Ask Around the Easter Table
Family dinners are such a great time to have meaningful conversations with one another. This may be particularly true on holidays. Whether you are having a formal or casual dinner this Easter, why not use some thought-provoking questions to get the conversation started and help you get to know your loved ones better? Thought-provoking … [Read more...] about 20 Questions to Ask Around the Easter Table
Making Healthier Choices at Fast Food Restaurants
My family recently returned home from a week-long trip. Later this year, we’ll be traveling once again as we attend a family reunion on the other side of the country. One thing I love and hate about traveling is that we eat out a lot. I love this because I get a break from preparing and cleaning up meals; I hate it because the meals we consume … [Read more...] about Making Healthier Choices at Fast Food Restaurants
Ways to Save Money This Spring
This winter has been one of the most unusual ones I can recall. We had snow (more than once) and several days of freezing temperatures. This is quite unusual here on the Texas Gulf Coast! Though I’m certain we’ll be complaining about the heat soon enough, most of us are glad to see the arrival of spring. We have different needs in cold … [Read more...] about Ways to Save Money This Spring
Imprinting Our Days with Good
I recently listened to the audiobook of Liturgy of the Ordinary by Tish Harrison Warren. It’s so thought provoking that I’ve listened to it twice! In this book, Warren discusses how we can be aware of God’s presence during the routines of everyday life. As she discusses making the bed in the morning, she mentions the concept of imprinting. … [Read more...] about Imprinting Our Days with Good
Why I Still Sing and Listen to Hymns
Some friends of ours suffered a heartbreaking loss a couple of months ago. As we were praying for them and feeling a little shaken, I kept thinking about the words of the second verse of “The Solid Rock:” “When darkness seems to hide His face, I rest on His unchanging grace; In ev'ry high and stormy gale, My anchor holds within the … [Read more...] about Why I Still Sing and Listen to Hymns
Biscuits and Gravy Bake
We can argue whether or not breakfast is the most important meal of the day. However, if done right, I honestly think it’s the most delicious meal of the day! One of the tasty options available to us is this Biscuits and Gravy Bake. I’ll warn you in advance that there is nothing healthy about this casserole. It is high in calories and … [Read more...] about Biscuits and Gravy Bake
5 Tips for Eating Out with Young Kids
A few weeks ago, a complete stranger stopped by my family’s table at a restaurant and asked me how I get my kids to behave so well in public. I was completely taken aback by the question! In fact, I had a hard time formulating an answer on the spot. I was inwardly cheering. Parenting is hard work. I sometimes feel like I’m a hamster on … [Read more...] about 5 Tips for Eating Out with Young Kids
