Category: Personal

  • a visit to Fort Pickens, Pensacola, FL

    the kids’ favorite picture from our trip to Pensacola, FL.

  • Thankful Thursday

    Like most of us down south, this week I am thankful for… – a warm shelter and blankets. – all of my children under my roof. It’s been fun to have everyone here all day this week. It’s like Christmas vacation, part 2. – knowing that all of our extended family are safe and warm.…

  • Snowy Days

    We were only expecting a light dusting of snow. I took Hannah to school Tuesday morning. I remember asking her if she was sure she was dressed appropriately for the weather. “It probably won’t even snow here. And this pull-over is so soft and warm on the inside. I’m fine. I just go from the…

  • post-holiday reality

    Some people let their inner Scrooge loose during December. Mine, however, starts banging on the door about 5 minutes after Christmas dinner. “OK, let’s clean this mess up and get back to *normal!” My husband is the opposite. I married a man who LOVES all the trappings of Christmas. He enjoys them from the day…

  • “Because He kne…

    “Because He knew Eve might not like what Adam named the animals.” –Noah, in answer to the question, “Why do you think God had Adam name the animals before He created Eve?”