Feb 7, 2011 Posted by sweetie

Grocery Shopping

The past year has been one of the most difficult years we have had in our marriage financially. The Lord has amazed us with His provisions and care for us. He often does it in ways we could never imagine. I really must share more of those amazing blessings! Today, however, I want to share about our grocery shopping.  I had an amount in cash for groceries. I have learned much about frivolous purchases... read more

Feb 5, 2011 Posted by sweetie

Birthday Girl is revealed

Rebekah turned 12 on January 31st. I could not be more blessed with a child. She is my right hand and I am lost when she is not around. I blinked and she turned into a young lady. Bekah is not a fan of having her picture taken so I only snapped a few. Difficult child! However she has excellent taste and she wanted this in place of a birthday cake: Chocolate chip cookie. She has learned well in her 12... read more

Jan 31, 2011 Posted by sweetie

Today is her birthday!

Guess who is 12!!!!!!!!  We have the official celebration tomorrow.  More pictures will come….. read more

Jan 28, 2011 Posted by sweetie

Got Jelly?

Sam LOVES peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Loves them. He gets excited when he sees the bread on the counter and wants his sandwich RIGHT. NOW. Grape jelly has not been proven to aid hair growth. We are trying to teach him to eat like a gentleman but something about a PB&J brings out his wild side. Hey mom, I'm messy but cute! Table manners will come. I’ll enjoy his sticky cuteness while I... read more

Jan 18, 2011 Posted by sweetie

Did you hear my children screaming?

We had a long day out running errands. Naturally this means the first thing I do when we get home is to start laundry. As I walk out of the laundry room, I see Sam walking. YES, WALKING! Finally! The other children came running and they were laughing and cheering and jumping and screaming. Sam enjoyed every moment as only a baby of the family can. All my babies were walking by a year; Sam was the first to... read more