Today I am working on my Canning Pantry, I suppose that is why it is at the forefront of my mind. A favorite thing all the time. Going to my pantry and pulling something that we have planted, grown and preserved, it is a great feeling. We are putting up fresh peaches and … [Read more...] about Favorite Things Friday: Canning Pantry
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Hello Yellow
On Carlie's birthday, I gave her a special treat... one thing I have never let her do.Paint.Yes, she has wanted to paint so many times, but I haven't let her until now.I wanted our school area to have a fresh coat of paint before the year began so Wednesday evening we dove in and … [Read more...] about Hello Yellow
Sometimes
Sometimes I wonder....am I making a difference?am I teaching my children to be slow to anger?am I showing the love of Jesus in every-day life with my family?am I blessing with the words of my mouth?am I teaching my children how to resist the lures of this wicked world?am I … [Read more...] about Sometimes
Monday is Wash Day
We have been having some issues with our water line lately.Ugh.So, when I use the washing machine the water comes back up on us rather than flowing out.Big pain, Big mess.As a family of 6, we have to have our Monday wash day!So, instead of fretting, we started living out what I … [Read more...] about Monday is Wash Day
Learning to wait
Every year we garden, our children help out some. We want them to learn to work, wait and then be rewarded.I am constantly reminded of our "I want it NOW" generation. We can have almost ANYTHING as soon as we want it. Even if we don't have the money for it... just whip out the … [Read more...] about Learning to wait
