It was a busy week moving in and adding a project we weren't planning on adding. The house that was given to us to live in for the next few years is amazing. It is old and with 100 year old houses, there are issues, but we have the added bonus of a room we... Continue Reading →
September 11 - Rain It was a fitting day to have rain and remember. September 12 - Mini Roses These are such small roses. They are no bigger than a silver dollar. They are still blooming strong even though the days are getting shorter. September 13 - Homeschool by FaceTime I will be very glad... Continue Reading →
This was a week of change. July 17 - Cinnamon Raisin Biscuits On Sunday, my husband made his specialty, biscuits. This time he made cinnamon raisin biscuits and they were absolutely amazing. July 18 - Loosestrife It's been weird, but now that it's mid-summer and with the lack of rain that Germany has had, all... Continue Reading →
Another crazy week. Sometimes I miss those days when a schedule was king and the kids went to bed at 7:00 p.m. and life was just so much simpler. At the same time, I'm happy that I now have the freedom to leave the house without children and go take pictures. July 3 - Drying... Continue Reading →
I cannot believe that the year is half over. The days are now getting shorter which I don't like, but I love summer and summer in Germany is amazing even without air conditioning. June 26 - Queen Anne's Lace Although this is a weed, I love it. It is the queen of summer. June 27... Continue Reading →
The weather has not been the best while here in Chicago, but Megan and Brennig and Brennig’s girlfriend, Bella and my parents have had a great time. I leave again this morning for Arizona. March 20 - Catan My son, my husband, my nephew, and my daughter all love Settlers of Catan. They played it... Continue Reading →
Another week of transition as I flew to Chicago on Friday, but this is only for a short trip to see my college-age kids. I continue to thoroughly enjoy Arizona. It is so amazing in its beauty. I’ve said this before, but America is so beautiful. March 13, 2020 - Hibiscus I have loved Hibiscus... Continue Reading →
It was an incredibly busy week. But the Lord brought us through. And each day, the joy of #grabbingforthegood has been a moment of peace for me. It truly is something simple, but something that brings about thankfulness in my heart for what God has done in nature and in our home. February 13, 2022... Continue Reading →
We've been here in Germany for three weeks. We're still waiting for our household goods. We received Douglas' truck. YAY!!!!! We are very very thankful for that. I've done a lot of walking. I've used my meager German a lot. I was even told by a lady who worked in the deli at the local... Continue Reading →
Two weeks and two days until packers come… We have to say goodbye until Christmas-ish to our oldest son tomorrow. In 6 weeks we say goodbye-til-Christmas to our daughter. He’s going to be living up in the Chicago area from now on, and she's going to be still living in SC but in the upstate…without... Continue Reading →
home...hospitality...hope
Homeschooling Using Unit Studies
I will lift my eyes to the hills and their Creator.
Breathe life into your service family
telling the story god is writing for my family
a mom, a dad, four boys, and finally a little girl!
The Red House on the Corner 