A little early, but I know you’ve been dying to get a peek at the Fried Butter! Just a couple snapshots from our trip to the State Fair of Texas this year. I’ll post a link to the entire album once I’ve actually edited the photos! Yes, we tried the Fried Butter. Yes, it was actually tasty. [...] Read Full Story

I realize I’ve been neglecting my blog. Oh, I post here and there, but I haven’t been very consistent – despite my constant “recommittments” to do so. At first I thought the issue revolved around time. But let’s be honest. At the end of the day we make time for what is important to us. We [...] Read Full Story

When someone invests in you, a deeply encouraging friendship begins. When someone pours into your child, a sweet and meaningful relationship transpires. When that someone is the same person in both instances, you are impacted in more ways that you can ever imagine. Such is the case with the – now former – children’s director at [...] Read Full Story

I received this beautiful note in my inbox this morning from a dear friend who has traveled a long road to engagement. As I’ve been pondering grace this week with LL Barkat (too late for her giveaway, but you still want to read the amazing posts about Mary and Grace!), I thought Jen’s story was [...] Read Full Story

The crowd chants along with the family, “Move that bus! Move that bus!” The bus slowly pulls away, unveiling what has remained hidden. Screaming, tears, jumping, and hugging follow. The beautiful house that stands in place of the old represents not only a different place to live, but a new start. A fresh beginning. A [...] Read Full Story

As my family easily drifted off to sleep after a long, full Saturday, I lay awake on my bunk considering what I would write about our experience. What am I taking away from Family Camp, aside from the fact – albeit important – that camp was fun? A particular message? A point John made during [...] Read Full Story

You wanted a little preview, right? Well, here’s a little bit about what you can do at Family Camp, from my daughter’s perspective. Posted in daily life Read Full Story

It was just a stack of cups, a huge bowl of M&Ms, and a simple truth I’ve heard a million times. But M&Ms have a new sweetness about them now. “Who likes M&Ms?” asked John Hill, Director of the Laity Lodge Family Camp. Small eyes began to sparkle and little hands shot up around the pavilion. John [...] Read Full Story

And then my husband dropped a bomb on me . . . “What do you think about having another child?” The question came from nowhere. From my recollection, we’d already made that decision. We were happy with one. We loved our family of three. We weren’t afraid to raise an only child, despite the pressure on all [...] Read Full Story

It all began with the dreaded “H” word: Homeschool. You see, I believe you must be called to homeschool. And I’ve never thought becoming my child’s primary education provider was my calling. I’m just not that noble. Or disciplined. Or patient. Oh, I have many friends who have paved the way before me. I just never [...] Read Full Story