being mindful, daily moments, devotions, friends

seasons of stories

"He made everything beautiful in its time. Also, he put eternity in man's heart, yet so that he cannot find out what God has done from the beginning to the end." Ecclesiastes 3:11. I am loving the @womenlivingwell study! I am learning about Solomon and realizing how similar his story of seeking earthly joys seems… Continue reading seasons of stories

daily moments, family produce project, healthy living, recipes

family produce project- rutabaga

In an effort to learn about other foods, learn kitchen skills, and practice working together, our family has taken on the weekly "Family Produce Project".  Every week we will seek out a new fruit or vegetable that is either completely unfamiliar to us or that we haven't done much with before.  We will scope out… Continue reading family produce project- rutabaga

being mindful, daily moments, devotions

the leaning boxwood

I walked out of my garage a couple of weeks ago and this caught my eye. My once straight-up-growing, symmetrical boxwood is now completely leaning forward- growing from the shady porch area towards the light. It's grown all the way to the front of the planter box, because to keep thriving in this spot, it… Continue reading the leaning boxwood

being mindful, daily moments, devotions, healthy living

tug-o-war

Tug-o-war.  If you live in our neighborhood, this has been an annual tradition at the elementary school at least since my oldest daughter has been there.  It is an annual competition, a tournament among the grade level classes, that earns you bragging rights for the year. This is a photo of my daughter's 3rd grade… Continue reading tug-o-war

creativity, daily moments

colorful little plate flower

About a week into weight watchers I found an entire online community of men and women on Instagram. These folks use the social media platform as a way to connect, inspire, and find accountability. I could spend hours on end reading posts, finding new accounts to follow, and gaining wisdom from tried and tested habits,… Continue reading colorful little plate flower

daily moments

silver size 10

My five-foot-ten daughter just had one of the best and fastest shoe shopping experiences of her 14-year-old life. Keeping her fingers crossed she would find short heels for her 8th grade Exit Party dance, somewhere, and preferably in silver, she decided to walk in Payless. And within 30 seconds they delivered. We popped in simply… Continue reading silver size 10

daily moments, devotions

bible study partner

Our sweet dog, Tess, hopped up in my lap this morning when I was doing my bible study.  She just planted her face right in my bible.  I think the best days start when I do the same thing. Rarely do I sleep in these days.  I'm up early in the morning well before anyone… Continue reading bible study partner

being mindful, daily moments, healthy living

pretty blue water bottle

So, week 2 of ‪#‎weightwatchers‬ has happened. I love my new, pretty blue water bottle and am hoping it serves as a fun reminder to add more water to my day. That's just not something I'm good at. I REALLY don't like rules and restrictions with food. But, I decided it's time for some accountability… Continue reading pretty blue water bottle

being mindful, daily moments, get active

mismatched socks

And this is what it's come to. I'm officially a mismatched sock wearer. I'm battling three girls who fully embrace this style and raid my stash daily.... And my youngest is not far behind... So I'm throwing caution to the wind and going for it. Sock singles all the way for me from now on.… Continue reading mismatched socks

daily moments, devotions

little yellow flower

As I stepped out earlier this week to take my daughter to school, I looked down and saw this dainty little flower. Most days I wouldn't have given a second glance to the flowering weed coming up in the driveway crack (note to self: ‪#‎needroundup‬), but in that split second it really stopped me in… Continue reading little yellow flower