Kevin’s birthday celebration went off just as I planned. I had a few surprises up my sleeve, and I was all but bursting at the seems with excitement in the days leading up to his birthday. For the first time ever, I actually managed to keep him totally unaware of my plans and beyond that […]
The One with My Husband’s 25th
Today is my sweet husband’s 25th birthday. He still makes me smile like this–eight birthdays together later. We still look good together (in my semi-humble opinion)–like we did in college. We still do crazy things together…. like dancing on ice skates… He still gives me kisses like this. We still give each other squeeze hugs. He […]
The One with the Real Crocheting
I am a little crocheting maniac right now. And I’m loving it! Mostly I’m loving it because I *think* I actually know what I’m doing this time around. Yeah, all those years, all those scarves, all those patterns that were far beyond my ability–all of it was thanks to my totally backwards method of crocheting. […]
The One with the Bountiful Baskets
Today is just one of those days when I have so much on my mind, I can’t seem to settle on just one topic to expound upon. My thoughts are forming a gigantic tangled web and if I don’t start talking, I might just explode, but yet I have no clue where to begin. Can anyone […]
The One with an Appreciation of the Crispness of Fall
Today I am thankful for… …the chill in the air, the smell of fallen leaves, the sunny blue sky mixed with deep blue weather-filled clouds. …pounds and pounds of Empire apples for only $0.39 a pound. My kitchen is overflowing with apples and I love it. …the opportunity to help my sister build an awesome […]
The One with Family, Apples & Cake
Last weekend our home was full of family, food, and fun. Mom & Dad E, Brian, and Grandma & Grandpa E made the 8ish hour trip to our new home in our new state all the way from the Mitten. We didn’t have anything in particular on the agenda, but we quickly managed to fill our […]
The One with the Sensitivity
I love when God gives me glimpses of His purpose for me, of how He is seeking to use me for the His Kingdom. Even the smallest revelation is powerful when I recognize it as God at work. Relationships matter most to me in ministry. I like to seek out those who seem alone, or […]
The One with a Candy Corn Confession
Are you a fan of candy corn? It seems to be one of those divisive foods people love or hate. You know, along with Bleu Cheese dressing and Cilantro. I have a few specific thoughts concerning this autumnal sugary snack. source First of all, I like my candy corn to be soft and chewy, not hard […]
The One With the Reasons I Love Running
Since moving to our new town, I’ve been surrounded by runners. It’s a whole new experience for me because I’ve always been one of the only people I know who runs. I’ve never had friends nearby to talk to about running–the pros and cons, the strategies, the recovery, the competition. So I’m loving this. Poor […]
The One with a Grilling Plea
We love to grill. Ok, ok. My husband loves to grill. I love to eat things that have been grilled. Every time I try to use the grill, I almost burn my eyebrows right off my face. No joke. Just ask the teens we took camping this summer. I started that mini propane grill many times, and […]