Recently a student (that was involved in student ministries at our church when I was on staff as student ministries director) asked me to take his senior pictures. Because I like to take pictures I agreed. However I made sure to tell him, and his mom, that am VERY much an amateur novice beginner. And, … Read More
I like cold cereal.
As a young/new mom I was very careful to avoid giving my children any of the sugary cereals. Cheerios & Kix — that was it. I was a hypocrite mom — because I ate the “bad” sugar cereals while depriving my children of them. I grew up with the likes of Lucky Charms, Captain Crunch, Frosted Flakes, … Read More
Crappy day
Blech. I hate it when the nasty funk-monster takes up residence in my psyche. Never appearing all at once in a sudden attack – the funk-monster always creeps in inch by inch, thought by thought, barely noticed until all the sudden the tears are barely held back by the eyeball. That’s what’s happened over the … Read More
Let’s show ’em
My friend, Mark recently posted on his blog about the Popular Mechanics 100 Things Every Man Should Know List. I read the list and decided I knew how to do SOME of the things on the list. Then my curiosity kicked-in . . . was there a list out there on the web of things … Read More
Home
This was word cloud was fun to make. It did take some effort to get it on my blog, including downloading a trial version of SnagIt. I used SnagIt at my last job and absolutley loved the program. Of course when my trial version is over, I know I’ll want to buy it! You can make your own word cloud here http://wordle.net/create … Read More
October evening
Tonight was the perfect night for gathering with friends for some warm chili and snacks by the fire… enough said.
Cheri gets scared
Our two youngest came home from the university this afternoon. along with their laundry, laughter, smiles, jokes and hungry tummies. So we let them choose a place to eat. I realize good moms would have made their favorite meal — but I have a wicked cold and I worked today — so don’t judge. Picking a … Read More
When grown-ups write on walls
This is what can happen when adults use Sharpie Markers on walls! You can see more of this room here. My children….(Nate) don’t go getting any ideas! You are NOT doing this in MY house. I do think it is cool. But, I think I’d get tired of it. That’s it tonight friends (and family) … Read More
Kid Talk
Anyone who has spent time around children know that they can say some pretty dadgum cute things. By the time our kids were preschool age, it occurred to me that I should be writing these adorable words on paper. Just any old paper wouldn’t do . . . I wanted the finest, so I bought a composition … Read More
Just Breathe
You don’t have to have a place like this to relax it definitely helps though I can relax here. I have relaxed here. this is where my friend lives ~ it’s the view from her kitchen window and front porch Light a candle. Sit in the dark. Breathe. Relax.