We are on a ROLL!So, as part of our "room decorating/makeover series"....we decided to paint the boys' room. THIS was NO easy undertaking.....and even though the boys knew what we'd be doing, they were surprised at the final reveal! They didn't know that mommy and daddy had gotten them new bedding, curtains and moved their... Continue Reading →

We feel it's so important to "date" your children, to whisk them away from everyday life and make them feel a little extra special, create unique memories that they can hold onto forever.And, since we feel the same way about the mommy and daddy having special dates..... for Christmas, I got Brian a box of... Continue Reading →

   First, let me explain how the bathroom became dark: A couple years ago I fell in love with the "brown/turquoise" color palate (and I still love it).  So, I wanted to experiment with that new color duo in my bathroom which, at that time, was an awful yellow color. So, I thought that painting it... Continue Reading →

She's 10 years old. Only a little girl for a little while longer.....though, I will hold on to the "little" in this girl as long as I possibly can.And with my oldest girl who just turned 13, I have been recently sobered as to just HOW fast they outgrow the "little" girl in themselves(sniff).But, there's... Continue Reading →

Fear, it can be a very debilitating feeling. It can paralyze your body, your mind, your will...your hope. Fear is powerful.....but so is courage.  Courage tells fear, "you are not bully anymore!" Courage tells Fear, "get out of the way because if God be for me, WHO can be against me!"Courage bosses fear to the... Continue Reading →

Psalm 97:11  Light is shed upon the righteous and joy on the upright in heart.Happy 10th Birthday to Our Beautiful Sunshine! You're name means "ray of sunshine"......and, that  you are. You brighten our life in so many ways. You are the exact center of all the kiddies. That's a special place to be.When you were little, around 3 or... Continue Reading →

Tahlia's favorite story is: "If you Give a Mouse A Cookie"Every mom can relate to this story and the reality of how a child can bounce from one thing to the next.....Well, redo-ing a room in your house is the SAME story !!!Here's my short version: If you give a girl a paint chip...or two,... Continue Reading →

Couldn't resist an adorable girl in her new adorable OWL hat! I COULD JUST SQUISH THE LIFE OUT OF HER!!! 🙂 CUTENESS OVERLOAD!

Am I Ready To Be Poured Out As an Offering? From my devotional this morning (My Utmost for His Highest)  This is my conversation with the Lord,  (after a long and hard night) as I read this devo this morning...** HE SURE DOES MEET US JUST WHERE WE ARE AT..... ***"I am already being poured out as... Continue Reading →