All the Trees

It has been a few years since we have lived somewhere that has allowed us to enjoy the beauty of fall. From pumpkin patches and apple picking to staring in wonder at the vibrant trees that surround us, we have... Continue reading →

30 Days of Gratitude – Part 2

For those who are just tuning in, this month I am participating in the 30 Days of Gratitude Challenge. :) Day 6: What in nature are you grateful for? This morning, I am thankful for the clouds. Today, Mark and... Continue reading →

30 Days of Gratitude – Part 1

In case you missed my last post, this month I will be participating in the 30 Days of Gratitude from TextMyJournal. Feel free to join me! Writing daily about things that I am grateful for has already been a great... Continue reading →

The Terrifically Terrible Twos

I was working on dinner in the kitchen. “Mark Robert!” I called suspiciously. “Mawk Wobewt!” he responded in an almost mocking tone. I shook my head trying not to laugh out loud. “Do not touch the folded laundry on the... Continue reading →

Children’s Book Review: “Thank You, God”

I periodically see “#firstworldproblem” floating around social media. Typically the author is stating some problem that would seem ridiculously unimportant and trivial in a third-world country. For example, one person wrote in frustration that they forgot to charge their Apple... Continue reading →

A lot of Reasons to Smile

As luck would have it, my first afternoon duty of February was scheduled for another rainy day. As the clouds rolled in and spewed thousands of rain drops, I shook my head. “Seriously?” I thought to myself. As the wind... Continue reading →