I wanted to let you know about a writing contest American Girl is having. My girls are both working feverishly on their stories, hoping to win the two new dolls. Here’s a link: http://www.americangirl.com/fun/agcn/cecile-mariegrace/contest.php Good luck! And happy writing. 🙂

It’s been a little quieter here on my blog. Probably because we started school the first of August! I like to begin in the heat of August so that when the beautiful spring days roll around in April, we can be done. I’m in the middle of updating my website…

I went to an amusement park last week with the kids. It was fun, but in a much different way than when I was in 6th grade and going on roller coasters for the first time. I had always been terrified, but when going with another family at the age…

I wanted to use fresh vegetables and herbs from my garden tonight for dinner. My neighbor also shared some of their produce from their garden. Dinner turned out delicious, and I wanted to share it, since I sort of made it up by combining a few recipes. ~*~*~*~*~ Chicken and…

It’s time for me to get real with you.   I really hate housework. I know, I know. No one likes housework. Well, some do, but that’s another issue. But my problem isn’t that I don’t like housework. It’s that I constantly struggle being content while doing, well, housework. I…

My brother and sister-in-law just had their seventh baby, and for the 4 day weekend, my parents have all of their kids. My mom called me this evening. “Becky, I just want you to know how much I can really appreciate all you and Andi do to keep your houses…

This morning I read: “And in their heart they put God to the test  by asking food according to their desire.” Ps 78:18 Great verse to teach the kids, right? Especially when you’ve served a new casserole that looks funny. Or the chicken is grilled a little darker than they…