Posted in Children, Home on May 28, 2008 | 2 Comments »
There’s nothing quite as delicious as experiencing the prosaic duties of living through a child’s eyes of novelty and wonder. A warm sinkful of lavender scented suds that magically dissolve the dinner scraps off each plate, unlimited use of scrubbing tools, and the satisfaction of affecting change (even if only in a handful of [...]
Posted in Decorating, Home on May 24, 2008 | 2 Comments »
For Mother’s Day, my husband purchased a set of apothecary jars I had been eying for months at Costco. Pretty glass things for the home are luxuries saved only for special occasions these days. Providentially, my husband confidently waited until the last minute to purchase my gift, and found that Costco had lowered [...]
Posted in Family, Home, tagged Christma, Luminaria on December 24, 2007 | 3 Comments »
My heart is grateful today that He has allowed us to be a part of the Christmas story…the work of redemption.
Wishing each of you a blessed Christmas, from our home to yours.
Posted in Food, Home, Hospitality, Recipes on December 19, 2007 | No Comments »
I’ve finally come up for air…
Saturday night’s annual open house was great fun. We had 81 people not counting our family of five. A sea of great food and friends throughout our house. How thankful we are to have such faithful and endearing relationships year after year. I have to admit [...]
Posted in Decorating, Home, Hospitality, tagged Christmas card display, ornaments, silver on December 11, 2007 | No Comments »
Saturday is the annual Christmas Open House at our home. We’ve been all abuzz around here getting ready for the big event. The boys were old enough to help decorate this year. Our five yr. old was old enough to have an opinion, as well. We made a special trip to [...]
Posted in Bible, Children, Christ, Christian Life, Family, Home, Marriage, Motherhood, Spiritual Formation, tagged Bible Study, Carolyn Mahaney, Feminine Appeal on December 7, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Our ladies’ Bible Study at church just completed a study through Feminine Appeal, Seven Virtues of A Godly Wife and Mother, by Carolyn Mahaney. It was my second or third time through the book, but first time leading a group of mostly younger gals who have been married under five years. I think [...]
Posted in Christian Life, Family, Home, Life, Spiritual Formation, Trials, tagged discipline, Housecleaining, spiritual renewal on November 27, 2007 | 1 Comment »
I’ve always felt that your home is like your soul. You take care of your house often in the same manner as you care for yourself spiritually. Some of us react, rather than prevent, always doing laundry because there are no more socks and not as result of routine. I think these [...]
Posted in Family, Food, Home, Hospitality, tagged Thanksgiving menu, Thanksgiving photos on November 23, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Thanksgiving was more lovely, more abundant, more beautiful, more delicious, more relaxing, more inviting, and more thankful than I could have hoped for. I would like to think all the reflection ahead of time made a difference. Our thanksgiving included my in-laws, my husband’s great aunt, his uncle, my brother and sister-in-law, and [...]
Posted in Crafting, Family, Food, Gardening, Home, Hospitality, tagged centerpiece, entertaining, giving thanks, Thanksgiving, tree decor on November 21, 2007 | No Comments »
There’s nothing like hosting Thanksgiving dinner to whip your house into shape. I took a break from indoor cleaning yesterday to do some pruning in the front yard. The desert willow, in particular, had grown especially unruly and threatened to poke the eye out of anyone strolling past our house. A snip [...]
Posted in Bible, Children, Christ, Christian Life, Family, Home, Homeschooling, Life, Motherhood, Parenting on October 29, 2007 | 1 Comment »
N is for Nagging.
May I encourage you—don’t do it. Nagging is continuous urging to the point of irritation. When has that ever produced the results or the attitude we desire in our children? This is how I try to lead my children to obedience:
1. Assess what I’m asking for. Is [...]
, and am enjoying the opportunity to teach and disciple my children at home. When not busy with family, I love to paint, sew, garden, host teas, cook, play the piano, mentor younger ladies, and redecorate my girlfriends' homes.
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