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Tell Their Stories

October 6, 2026 Tell Their Stories Louis made me almost cry with these words “have you been telling Laud stories about his Boompa?” My memories flooded into my mind in vivid Technicolor.  The story of him diving headfirst into a pool and walking home without realizing the reason the girls [...]

Jesus Said “Speak to Her”

Written September 30, 2026 Jesus Said “Speak to Her” Okay, so if you’ve been reading over the years, you know that going up to someone who is not family and speaking something directly is not my strong point (who am I kidding, saying something directly to even family is sometimes [...]

Thanksgiving Table Thoughts

August 22, 2026 Thanksgiving Table Thoughts When people say “you can’t afford another child” think about how we adjust our lifestyles to what we want – and consider your Thanksgiving table in 30 years.  I overheard a lady saying that at work.  She was laughing, in conversation with another woman, [...]

Little Laud

Mothering challenges include watching the littles grow far too quickly and being proud of their little accomplishments at the same time. #2026 #NancyTartAuthor #ToddlerToPreschoolStage #AboutToLevelUpAndMomCanSeeIt [...]

We All Made it, Again!

May 8, 2026 We All Made it, Again! Thursday, May 7, 2026.  I’m milking our dairy goat before the sunrise, little stinky (aka, Daphne, the kid) is locked up with goat Daddy (aka Shaggy, who looks like a shaggy sheepdog with horns) and two future-stew-pot cockerels. Daphne jumps all over Velma [...]

How Precious is Encouragement

IS there someone you recall from your like who encouraged and believe in you? My little Theadora loves her Coach who inspires her! #WGVGymnastics #2025 @NancyTartAuthor #Encouragement #Coaching [...]

Conquistador Classic 2025

Three gymnasts in one meet! #AmICrazy #WGVG #WGVGymnastics #2025ConquistadorClassic #XcelSilver #XcelGold #XcelDiamond #SistersInTheSport [...]

New Ace in Our Place

December 14, 2024 New Ace in Our Place This is the face of pure love! Kimberly has been waiting for her puppy for over five years. She was promised the next puppy in the house could be hers but when we moved into a restrictive rental that barely allowed Christina’s [...]

Pit Cleaning Fun!

one of my favorite parties of the year! #WGVGymnastics #WGVG #2024 #PitParty #RoutineMaintenance #Teamwork #OurWorkCrewIsAmazing #FellowshipIsFun [...]

A is For Achievement

Jaquline's Third Tryout: Saturday (email would be sent within a week) 2 hours later: "Mom do you have an email?" “Child, is it Friday??  I will not bug your coach.  Patience.”  “Patience is a muscle that needs to be used to grow.”  “Patience is a virtue.”  “Fruit of the Spirit, Jaquline?”  *Lots of eye-rolls and [...]