As the title states, I've been keeping a secret. But since a picture is worth a thousand words (or so they say), I'll let the following pictures do the talking. "April Showers bring May Rainbow Babies. Ours due May 3rd, 2023." Picture from late October 2022, the day I gave my mom this painting. My… Continue reading I’ve Been Keeping a Secret
Photo by Kaboompics .com on Pexels.com My son turned five a few weeks ago, and I felt a mixture of emotions on his big day. That morning, I put Nicole Nordeman’s song “Slow Down” on repeat as I hung up decorations in our dining room area and cried my eyes out. I love the ways… Continue reading Five Years Old
I originally thought that Liam had drawn the letter "E" for ear, albeit backwards for the ear on the right of this picture, and I was so impressed with him. But then he informed me that it was not the letter "E" at all. It was supposed to be earwax! 😆 “I have a surprise… Continue reading A Wholehearted Offering
The plant my mom gave me recently in honor of the baby I lost. My birthday is quickly drawing near, and with it comes the recognition that the first-year anniversary of my loss is approaching too. Last year, as I was losing my unborn baby, I was doubly upset to be experiencing this loss on… Continue reading Recognition
A man’s heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps." Proverbs 16:9 Liam and I worked on a number of puzzles in the spring. He has been given several over the years that are age appropriate for him (3-5 years old), so I have especially enjoyed working on these simple puzzles with him.… Continue reading Puzzle Pieces and Personal Plans
Lists from years past I finally got around to writing my “Best of” list for this year. It’s the list that I generally write over Thanksgiving weekend to remember all the good things that took place throughout the year. This year, I was a little late in writing it. Thanksgiving weekend was pretty busy, and… Continue reading The 2022 List
As is becoming tradition, I entered the Christmas cookie contest again this year. And as also seems to be tradition, I didn’t win once again! Lol! I’m never too saddened by this, to be quite honest. Would I love the prize money? Of course! But I always feel torn by the fact that I would… Continue reading Christmas Eve Cookies (Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies)
I couldn’t help but smile at JJ as we walked out of our son’s bedroom one evening over a month ago. We had just prayed one of the most absurd prayers we probably had ever prayed per Liam’s request, yet we meant it with all our hearts. What Liam had asked us to pray about… Continue reading Blessings in Disguise
It’s no secret that fall is my favorite time of year. I don’t know if I could necessarily say this while growing up in Colorado, where the seasons were much more distinct. But here in Texas, where we have a little bit of cold weather and a whole lot of heat, I get excited about… Continue reading Abuelita Chocolate Pumpkin Bread
Photo by Chevanon Photography on Pexels.com Years ago, I read a story online about a girl that complained to her mom about all her problems. As the mom listened intently, she put three pots of water on the stove to boil, and then she put a carrot in one, an egg in another, and ground… Continue reading Making Coffee
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