Last year, my sister and brother-in-law stayed at our place to bring in the new year, so I made a nice brunch and came up with a list of questions for us to answer so we could reflect on the past year and prepare for the one ahead. The idea was for each person to… Continue reading Reflection Questions for the New Year
Picture compliments of my younger sister Although I didn't get around to creating a Christmas cookie recipe this year, I did spend some time trying to perfect a bread recipe that was inspired by my white chocolate peanut butter latte. After all, what could go better with a specialty coffee than some sort of baked… Continue reading White Chocolate Peanut Butter Loaf
I didn’t get around to entering the Christmas cookie bake off this year. Between working a part-time job this fall, taking Liam to soccer practices and games, helping him with his homework and Bible work and memory verses, and trying to keep up with the normal routine of cooking, cleaning, and trying to be a… Continue reading A Collection of Christmas Cookies
Photo by Kailash Kumar on Pexels.com To the New Mama Go on up to a high mountain, O Zion, herald of good news;lift up your voice with strength, O Jerusalem, herald of good news; lift it up, fear not;say to the cities of Judah, “Behold your God!”10 Behold, the Lord God comes with might, and his arm rules for him;behold, his reward is with… Continue reading To the New Mama
I posted a six-part video series in September regarding a children’s book I hope to publish this spring. I’ve been a little less active on this blog due to focusing on that story and the general busyness of life as of late, but I wanted to share what I did on social media since I… Continue reading The Story Behind the Story
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com The coach was no nonsense as he strode onto the field, promptly beginning a warm up and practice drills. I didn’t blame him for his all-business attitude. He was without his usual two assistants that day, and given the fact that he was coaching a group of six-year-old boys, he… Continue reading Lessons from a Soccer Field
Sweet white chocolate and creamy butter mixed into rich coffee make for a cozy, fall drink! The smell of peanut butter wafted from my stovetop espresso maker while I was brewing coffee several mornings ago, which was the oddest thing since the coffee grounds were not peanut butter flavored (does such a thing even exist?).… Continue reading White Chocolate Peanut Butter Latte
My family and I recently came home after an extended stay out of town, and although the time away was pleasant in general, I felt homesick towards the end and looked forward to getting back home. Now that we’re here, however, I’m acutely reminded of the stresses and struggles that come with living in this… Continue reading Dwelling Place
I was instantly enthralled with the garden outside our local library the first time I saw it over two years ago. With varying shades of green and vibrant pops of yellow, orange, and red flowers mixed throughout it, my oldest son and I soon found ourselves walking along one of the dirt-packed pathways, where we… Continue reading Beauty in the Midst of Wild Things
Photo from two summers ago The butterflies are back this summer, fluttering about in seemingly directionless circles, although that must not be entirely true since they somehow move southward come fall. Two years ago, they showed up right after the Robb elementary tragedy, filling the sky and fluttering around town all summer long and even… Continue reading A Season For Butterflies
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