Sometimes, you just have to let your hair down. So to speak. In the metaphorical sense it’s just nice to take out those tight bobby pins that have been keeping my hair oh-so-perfectly-presentable and yet have been digging into my scalp, give my head a good shake, take a deep breath and chill-the-heck-out. Do you […]
The One Where She Fell In a Hole, Et Cetera
Top Ten things I’m pondering on this beautiful late summer morning… 1) Where in the world did my lovely red 1 tsp and 1 Tbsp measuring spoons disappear to months ago??! It is a mystery. I thought for sure I’d find them in the move. But no. They are MIA forever. Lucky for me, I have […]
The One with the Friend I Needed
{friends! only 2 days to enter the Scrapbook Software giveaway} Just as I needed that lovely date night with my husband, I discovered a need for quality time with a girlfriend. Or, rather, God knew what was necessary to fill my spirit with His grace. Friendship. Time together. Souls sharing. One of my great new friends, […]
Simple Thanks
[don’t miss out on the digital scrapbook software giveaway!] On this cool, overcast Friday, I am finding reason for thanks. fun conversations with a mom who loves me from my head down to my toes. finding a few leftover freshly baked cookies from a recent Etsy order. friends–both near and far–who have me on […]
The One with our Evening at Lake Ontario
You may remember how we’ve been little party animals since moving to NY. It’s been a great way to get to know the people with whom we’ll be living life. Connections–true, deep, meaningful relationships–make life beautiful. The second week here, we were invited to join a bunch of other church families out at “Getaway Camp”–a […]
The One Where We Celebrated Goodbye
Moving to a new place, a new town, a new life comes with its blessings. But it also necessitates goodbyes. I have had to say many goodbyes to dear friends and yes, family, throughout my life. Leaving home for the very first time and moving onto the campus of Spring Arbor University was one of […]
The One with So Many Parties
We’ve had so many invitations for this party or that visit since moving to our new hometown, in our new home state just last Monday. Thursday morning was breakfast with Pastor Randy. Thursday evening was a ladies’ pool party. Friday night was surprise party for Nick O on obtaining his black belt in karate. Sunday […]
The One with the Camp Report
We’ve had absolutely gorgeous weather! Fire-cooked pizza sandwiches are a big hit. Deer flies love me. I hate (hate HATE) Deer Flies. I would officially declare myself a youth worker and not-so-much a children’s worker. Me + coming up with kids games = fail. Having my mom out at camp with us is super fun. […]
The One with the Feeding Friends
You know how there are many different types of friends in your life? The ones you say, “Hi” to in the store. The ones you keep in touch with now and then. The ones who you can reconnect with on a dime. The ones who require a bit of energy. The ones who challenge you–in […]
The One with the Adoption Auction
One of my good friends, Sara (who also happens to these design amazing cards), just shared this awesome opportunity with me. James and Emily, a wonderful Christian couple, are fundraising like crazy to raise the $25,000 necessary to complete the adoption process of a child from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Right now through Friday at 8pm, they are hosting […]