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Kimberly and her Birthday Twin

August 30, 2019 Kimberly and her Birthday Twin Louis & I decided to join the church we have been attending.  After attending a newcomers class, we brought home our study books and Kimberly looked over it.  (Our purpose was to let Christina and Becky look over it.  I wasn’t expecting [...]

Loss and Love

June 23, 2019 Loss and Love Standing excitedly on the screened porch steps, 6 children stand about squirming, giggling, jumping, and otherwise trying to pitifully contain their excitement. “What is it, Daddy!” chorus a half-dozen voices. Daddy pulls out a stork – plain, white, six-foot-tall wooden stork. “No, Daddy! It [...]

Fatherhood

June 17, 2019 Fatherhood So, you know this huge thing called “Fatherhood?” What comes to mind?  A parenting book I read when I was twelve (yes, oldest sibling perks!) said something like “the child’s view of God as a Father is directly impacted by their experience with their Earthly Father.” [...]

A Family Journal

June 2, 2019 A Family Journal I’ve been working on two projects for each of my children.  One was a crocheted blanket for each – king size, crafted from their favorites in a pattern they chose.  I’ve only completed one.  The second is about 15 rows from completion, but I [...]

Easter Cuteness

April 30, 2019 Easter Cuteness Easter Sunday was so much fun for us this year! Not only did our little Thea officially turn two months old on Easter, but neither Louis nor I was working, neither of us was tired, and we had the whole weekend to ourselves! Baby Thea [...]

Movie Thoughts: Knowing

March 28, 2019 Movie Thoughts: Knowing The other night we had a movie night.  This had to be something mostly family friendly because everyone was awake.  Yes, even Thea was awake, but I’m sure she wasn’t paying attention to the movie just yet. See, maybe because I’m old, or a [...]

Toys Versus Kitchen Tools

Have you ever wondered if your kid was the only one who chose kitchen tools over toys? [...]