When you succumb to a yucky summer cold and Mom says you can watch a movie in the middle of the day it's nice if you have some furry com...

The house is eerily quiet today. The only sounds have been Chopin and the occasional tinkling of Pinky's collar as she changes nap posi...

My daughter Kristin has begun a new feature on her blog . It is Thrifty Thursday and it will run throughout the summer. I'll be the fir...

Overheard last week while my grandchildren were playing... GAVIN: Ben’s a dumpling. Pause. GAVIN: Even better—Ben’s an apple pie. OWEN: Be...

"The wonder that Almighty God can endure so far to leave the very making of an immortal being in the hands of human parents is only mat...

Hard-working Honest Steady Handy Dependable and... Loved by me! Happy Father's Day, Daddy!

Today, I'd like to share an article that Ron wrote for our local homeschool newsletter a few years ago... A Moment of Epiphany Long ago,...

Did I say seven ? I should have said eight! That's right...come autumn, Ron and I will be Papa and Gran to EIGHT precious grandchildren!...

It was a game-ish sort of weekend! On Friday night, a sweet friend hosted a delightful game party...lots of yummies, new friends and old...

Farewells and have-a-good-summers had been said. Kate, Kati, and Britni Bon voyage celebrations had been enjoyed...an ice cream party with ...

photo by Bekah

Words directed at Kati over the past few months: Who is going to bake the summer birthday cakes? Who will be my wardrobe consultant? ...

On our recent zoo outing , I heard laughing from Bekah and Gavin who had moved ahead to the next caged exhibit. Kati walked back to me and s...

Summer is here! How do I know? There are a couple of clues. One, we have completed our (formal) schooling for the year. Two, it is hot . In ...

Earlier this week we were running some errands in town, and had a bit of time to kill between appointments. Never ones to miss out on an opp...