Nov 7, 2011 Posted by sweetie

Reasons to laugh and smile…

“Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content: I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need.  I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:11-13 So often throughout my day, my children bring me to... read more

Jun 2, 2011 Posted by sweetie

Howdy, want some grub?

Well, yeehaw. Looks like I’m running the chuck wagon for all these cowboys… They look sweet as candy….but let them get a little hungry…. and they can turn meaner than a rattlesnake. Thankfully, their grub was done with time to spare. Every one can rest well... read more

May 20, 2011 Posted by sweetie

Flashbacks

Hannah grabbed a pair of child’s sunglasses that had lost the lenses and enjoyed them for days. She loved wearing “glasses” and I must say she was extremely cute. (Why don’t I feel cute in my glasses?) One evening, I just had to snap pictures of her corrective lenses’ cuteness! Isn’t she cute and sassy in those red glasses? When I looked at the pictures, I couldn’t... read more

Apr 4, 2011 Posted by sweetie

Sick on Sunday means….

On Sunday I had two little ones who were not feeling well. However, when you are 5 and you start to feel a bit better in the afternoon, you realize something. Hmmm, all your buddies are still at church, little brother is napping and you have no one to play with. I know. Heartbreaking. Thankfully, mom knew just what to do. Let’s dig a few goodies out of the craft box that was in storage for over a... read more

Jan 26, 2011 Posted by sweetie

Being 5

When big sister was commanded to go downstairs and make cookies, Hannah was a willing helper. Who could pass up an opportunity to be an official cookie tester? While the second batch was cooking, Hannah ran upstairs, all out of breath, to inform me, “Mommy, I haven’t had time to do my reading! I am too busy making cookies.” Oh, the struggles we face when five. I’m not sure how she... read more