If you saw my Facebook page last week you may have noticed we adopted a cat. After the heartbreaking process of leaving our first kitties–Butterscotch and Maisy–back in Michigan because our landlord wouldn’t allow pets, we were starting to feel lonely. We really, really loved those stupid cats–despite their vomit and poo and meowing and climbing […]
The One with the Wolf Lodge
I am one lucky girl. This weekend I am spending time with Sheryl & the kids on their family vacation. With all of the trials facing their family, Randy needed to stay home and take care of business. That left Sheryl to take the kids on a long drive to an indoor water park/hotel to […]
The One with Pastors to the Pastors
Exactly a week ago, we received a phone call–the kind you dread. Pastor Dale, from our former church in Michigan, had just been informed he needed quadruple bypass surgery immediately. This perfectly healthy man had gone in for a routine exam and the doctors wouldn’t let him leave the hospital. He was staying put until […]
The One with My Thursday A.M.
Inspired by my photo-sharing post from yesterday, I thought I would publish a few more pictures from my handy-dandy iPod. Every Thursday morning, I head over to the church to help out with childcare during the weekly Morning Moms Bible study. It is a blessing to have flexibility in my schedule and to be in […]
The One with Crazy Faces
Having my fancy-schmany new iPod touch around has been brilliant for so many reasons. One of my favorite aspects of the iPod is the camera. I can whip it out and start taking pictures galore wherever I am, whomever I’m with. It’s not quite as intimidating as the (always stupendous) Canon Rebel and it’s easier […]
The One {in}RealLife
Today, I wanted to share an awesome opportunity with you from one of my favorite online communities: (in)courage. What is (in)courage? It is a “home for the hearts of women,” the online ministry of DaySpring. Through blog posts from Christian women around the world–regulars and guests alike–women find rest for their weary souls, encouragement for […]
The One with the Not-Super-Valentine’s-y Day
This hasn’t been a particularly romantic Valentine’s, but I’m ok with that. We’ve been spending some time with my mom, chilling on the couch, munching, and watching LOST. We had plans for an epic pizza date, but neither of us were “feeling” Vday, so we’re postponing our date till Friday. (We still had Pizza Hut […]
The One with the Zumba Report
I survived Zumba, ya’ll. In fact, I was even a little bit good at it. And by “good,” I mean I could keep up with most of the moves–NOT that it was at least an ounce natural-looking. Wowzers. I am just not not made to move like that. First of all, I arrived WAY too […]
The One with Zumba and Pizza {Not Together}
I am looking forward to… my first Zumba class in the morning. I am so going to embarrass myself. attending said Zumba with one of my amazing teen girls. Is it bad to hope she’s as uncoordinated as I am? :) having my mom visit for a few days. She’s so easy to have around, low […]
The One with My “Type A” Rationale
Currently our daily chronological Bible reading has Kevin and I reading through Exodus. The crazy thing is, I have no idea how many times I have previously studied through these passages, but reading straight through them in order brings so many details to light. Almost daily, Kevin hears me exclaim my startling realization. Today’s proclamation was, “Oh […]