• A Garden Update

    I think it’s about time for a garden update! We’ve been working on tidying up flower beds and making a few new non-grass areas, but I just haven’t taken pictures of all of that yet. I’ll try to do that in the next week or two. After seeing the yellow and white roses in Ken’s…

  • Staycation Ideas for YOUR city!

    Staycation Ideas for YOUR city!

    Yesterday I shared some ideas for family fun on a budget in the Atlanta area, but quite a lot of other bloggers shared ideas for what to do in other cities. Find your city and check out the fabulous ideas in this great big list of “staycation” ideas… New England Connecticut – Parenting Miracles Boston,…

  • Family Fun: Staycation Atlanta

    Family Fun: Staycation Atlanta

    There is SO very much to do in the Atlanta area. I’ve lived here all my life, and I still haven’t done it all! If you’re interested in saving a little vacation money but still having fun, try a “staycation” and do all those fun things tourists do when they come to town! A few…

  • Practicing Gratitude {1113 – 1120}

    Still continuing to count my blessings… 1113 – My dad is 70 years old today. (Hiking with Dad: 1980-something) 1114 – A few cooler days, because summer will be here soon enough! 1115 – Got the girls’ physicals done as required for our adoption homestudy.  (Ken and I still have to do ours) 1116 –…

  • Nature Study: Robin Nest & Babies

    Nature Study: Robin Nest & Babies

    A few weeks ago, we noticed that a bird was building a nest in our back porch. We guessed at what kind it might be since we hadn’t seen the actual birds in process of building. I had guessed some sort of sparrow, but we soon saw that it was a robin pair who had…

  • Becoming Foster Parents {Guest Post}

    When a sweet young couple we know decided to answer the call to become foster parents, we were delighted! Of course I asked to share their story, and they happily agreed. I hope you’ll visit Eden’s wonderful (and relatively new) blog, Standing on His Promise, to read more about their journey as foster parents! __________________________________…