{this moment} ~ past & present
Inspired by SouleMama: A Friday ritual. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you’re inspired to do the same, leave a link to your ‘moment’ in the comments for all to find and see....
Sam’s Namesake
While at the cemetery for my Aunt Peggy’s funeral last week a few of us gathered at my grandfather’s grave (Sam’s namesake), which was just rows away from my aunt’s resting place. While we chatted, hugged, & shed a few tears Sam plopped down for a rest with his beloved otter. Of all the grave...
Donut Eating ~ Sam Style
It’s as if a little mouse came into the house and nibbled on this donut. And after almost all of the icing is destroyed he inevitably asks for another. Who needs the cake anyway, can’t a person survive on icing alone?
{this moment}
Inspired by SouleMama: A Friday ritual. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you’re inspired to do the same, leave a link to your ‘moment’ in the comments for all to find and see....
A Passion for Books: Encouraging Your Child to Read
As you can probably tell from my various posts and pictures, reading is an integral part of our daily life in our home. My husband and I both love to read, as do our children. Not all children like to read or enjoy listening to stories. Some children see reading as a chore. We’ve been...
Our Dining Room Table…
The dining room table…not just for dining. This week we had a lot of downtime while we recovered from illnesses. Much time was spent at the dining room table working on one thing or another. Missed schoolwork was completed, sewing projects got some much needed attention and battles were fought.
{this moment}
Inspired by SouleMama: {this moment} – A Friday ritual. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you’re inspired to do the same, leave a link to your ‘moment’ in the comments for all to...
a special offer from my etsy shop
I have spent quite a bit of time lately updating my Etsy shop with some new designs, and some old favorites. Right now I have a special going on. With every order placed in my Etsy shop you will receive a FREE pack of Mystery Note Cards. What are Mystery Notes, you ask? It’s a...
Down for the Count
We have a large family by today’s standards, and we love it. But having a large family has a few drawbacks. Going to the movies with four kids costs as much as a day at Disney World. And when a virus strikes, there are mass casualties. For the past week a strep-like bug has bounced...
