I cannot believe I have made it to week 14. I never knew that I would keep it up when I first started. Despite the circumstances I am thankful that this rich desert environment has brought such wonderful objects of God’s creation that I can photograph. April 3, 2022 - Bird of Paradise This crazy... Continue Reading →
I flew back to Arizona on Sunday. After a week of cold and rain it was nice to get back to sunshine. Even if Monday and Tuesday were overcast, the hope of sunny weather was tangible. The sunshine and dry air is glorious. March 27 - Too Early Hyacinth It was so cold in Chicago... 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 →
It was a week of transition. I am back in the US for a family emergency for a while. I kept up with the project just so that I could have a bit of routine to my day. March 6: Biscuits. I may do the majority of the baking in our house, but Douglas bakes... 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 →
The snow melted. We had appointments. We got out of the house. Back to homeschooling and all the other things this week. Ella and I started going to the gym. It was a week of trying to get a new routine, but not necessarily doing well at it because it was also a long weekend.... Continue Reading →
We made it!!!! After over 5 weeks of prepping, packing and painting, we are in the hotel. We've exploded and don't allow the cleaning people in at all because our stuff is literally EVERYWHERE!!! It feels very strange to not have anything to to. After weeks of cleaning and painting and continually finding little house... Continue Reading →
The house is basically empty. We have suitcases and electronics yet, but all of the furniture except that which we are giving away, is gone. The house is constantly filled with fixer-upper clutter despite trying to sort and go through things. I hope to get the to-do list done each day, just so I can... 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 →
There are times in the year, winter being one of them, when the longing to travel comes to the surface. The dark days bring back memories of the fun travels Douglas and I have had. But I started traveling long before I married my husband. I blame my parents. I blame them for leaving their... Continue Reading →
home...hospitality...hope
Home Educating: Roots to Ground You and Wings to Help You Fly
I will lift my eyes to the hills and their Creator.
Plowing through Life in the Country...One Calf Nut at a Time
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 