I know it's been way to long since I posted last. There's been many things going on. My family and I got home from vacation on August 30th. We were able to take a late vacation because the kids didn't have to start school until September 3rd. The only thing I didn't like about vacationing late was that as soon as we came home we had to get ready for school. There was know time to settle into being home again. I am not complaining though. We had a lovely vacation. We went to Holland... Read Full Story

I have had a few things going on since the last time I posted. Last week I was in Ontario, Canada for my cousin's wedding. Actually I had a few stops on the way. I drove to my sister's house which is only two hours away. Then she drove me and the kids to Michigan to meet my mom and cousins from Washington state. We spent the night there and left the next morning for Canada. The wedding was beautiful. It was outside in the garden at the Shakespeare playhouse. Just as the wedding was suppose... Read Full Story

Sometimes it's a good idea to remember the simple things in life. Those little things that are so important to us , but we tend to forget. Especially when we have a limited amount of energy to spend on activities. Sometimes just a smile from a stranger or a dandelion given to us by our child can mean the world to us. Here are some of the simple things that I am grateful for: 1. Scrapbooking 2. Hugs 3. Holding hands with a loved one 4. Listening to music that inspires us. 5... Read Full Story

Today I turn the "big 40". It is hard to believe that I have been on this earth for that long. I have many memories from childhood both bitter and sweet. Back then I did not know where I would end up. Where would my life take me? Life has taught me many lessons and I am grateful for them all. I hope God allows for many more years, more memories, and more lessons that will cause me to grow. Sometimes growing can be painful, but it is always beneficial. This past weekend I went to... Read Full Story

I came across this song last week for the first time. I am familiar with the David Crowder band and have some of their cd's, but had never heard of this song. I was pretty much in bed for most of the week. My kids are in school still because of a strike. I was actually grateful for that this week. I was feeling like I didn't have much to offer this week, to God or anyone else. These words reminded me that God will take whatever we have available at the moment. He knows that we are still... Read Full Story

Hello everyone! Sorry I haven't posted in awhile. I have not been feeling well. I thought with school being out moms could use some tips on how to keep kids occupied with fun activities. I know this is hard when our energy is limited and we face physical limitations as well. I found some helpful tips on summer activities that can be found at http://www.fromonemomtoanother.com/. I hope you can use some of them. Blessings, Tanya Read Full Story

I've decided to create my mothering from day to day blog with blogger. I was just having too many problems with wordpress. I will pick up tomorrow where I left off. You can still read my old posts at http://www.mirandakay.wordpress.com. Read Full Story

Hope’s Twelfth Birthday Party! Today was my daughter Hope’s twelfth birthday party. It was small, but very nice. She invited four friends from school. I made it very simple. We just ordered pizza and made lemonade. We also had cake and made sundaes. She received lots of gift cards and a nice size check. She is into clothes now, so I’m sure she will want to go shopping. There is an opportunity for some mother -daughter bonding. The rain cleared up so the girls were able to eat on our newly... Read Full Story

I hope everyone is having a bright and sunny memorial day weekend.  It’s suppose to get up to 80!  I think we are going to spend the day in a air conditioned mall.  My kids need a few things and we haven’t been there for awhile. Saturday and Sunday I tried to get a little gardening done.  I enjoy getting my hands in the earth and pulling weeds.  (well sometimes)  I feel like I’m clearing away all the things that can choke my hard labor.  It’s a metaphor for life.   Even though i enjoy it it... Read Full Story

Bare with me as I try and make changes.  When I set out to do this blog I tried blogger but for some reason couldn’t get it to work.  That’s why I tried wordpress.  Then I ended up getting blogger to work, but i already had this one up and running.  Blogger just seems easier to use.  Some day i may switch all this info to blogger.  I’m not sure.  My other blog can be found at www.fruitfulhome.blogspot.com.  I have a playlist on there that plays automatically.  I tried to do the same with... Read Full Story