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Thirteen little princesses with thirteen dresses flying, tiaras strewn through the living room, giggling as only little girls can graced my house on Friday in celebration of Hannah's third birthday.  Perhaps I was a little ambitious having thirteen three- and four-year-olds in my home at one time.  Perhaps I was even more ambitious to think… Continue reading Princesses-in-Training

I love free activities in our town.  It is so nice to see the community make an effort to do things for us that don't cost a lot of money.  Honestly, we can't afford to do the things that cost a lot of money, so we really take advantage when things are free! This weekend… Continue reading A Play Review

We had to make a really difficult decision yesterday.  We had to say goodbye to our beloved dog of seven years, Sasha.  While she has been a good dog over the years, she has not been good with the influx of kids we have been watching in our home lately.  Friday night, she snapped at… Continue reading A Sad Weekend at Our House

Parents searching for a unique college experience for their children may want to consider the University of Redlands, located centrally in southern California.  This beautiful university is not “just” another college.  Students have access to new, state-of-the-art facilities that offer the best environment for student life.  Plus, this Southern California university provides many of the… Continue reading Not Just Another University

Just when I think that God isn't listening to me anymore in my distress, He reminds me of His presence in the sweetness of my two-year-old.  I have to admit that I was feeling pretty sorry for myself yesterday and was giving in to my tears.  Hannah immediately stopped playing, came over and laid her… Continue reading The Pillar of Cloud

We just celebrated Hannah's second birthday!  I can't believe that it has been two years since I met her, holding that special little miracle in my arms for the very first time.  She is no longer the helpless infant but now spends her days insisting, "I do it, Mommy"!   She is such a joy and… Continue reading Happy 2nd Birthday, Hannah!

For what is your life?  It is even a vapor that appeareth for a little time, and then vanishes away (James 4:14). This weekend, we celebrated the life of my husband's grandfather as we said farewell to his earthly body and held onto the hope that one day we will see him again in heaven. … Continue reading Farewell, Pa-Paw!

Happy Valentine's Day!  I am so in love with my husband and daughter!  There was a time when I thought I would never get married and never have a family, and now I am so blessed to celebrate Valentine's Day with the two most important people in my life!  Even if you don't have someone… Continue reading Valentine’s Week

I am an avid reader, and I usually have about five books that I am reading all at the same time!  Sometimes these are fiction books, but right now, I am overwhelmed with spiritual material!  There's the book we're working on for Bible study on Daniel (by Dr. Warren Wiersbe) - excellent book if you… Continue reading A Book Review

"The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way.   Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with his hand" (Psalm 37:23-24). This has been a wonderful summer of watching Hannah grow!  When she was exactly 13 months old, she… Continue reading The Steps of a Good Man (or a Little Girl)