Fall Baby Dedication
On Saturday, Mike and I were honored to officiate Jenelle’s baby dedication for our friends Bryan and Andrea. It was…
Intentional Family
Home
Home is where the awesome is, so make your home a haven. Manage the day-to-day with thoughtful organization and easy family recipes. Then get a little creative with do-it-yourself projects, themed birthday parties, and simple sewing tutorials.
Family
My favorite place in all the world is with my husband and three boys in our cozy little home outside Chicago. Here you’ll find some of our personal family stories, posts on motherhood, holidays, and what we’ve learned on our homeschool journey so far.
Hello old friend . . .
Dear Singer-Quantum-gear-and-motor-sewing-machine, Thank you for fifteen years of faithful service. I know there have been times I have stretched you…
Getting your Child Ready for a Photo Shoot
Mindy came over on Saturday for Noah’s six month photo shoot and we had tons of fun in coordinating Bears…
Favorite Children’s Books by Doreen Cronin
On our most recent visit to the library, I came across my new favorite children’s books written by Doreen Cronin…
all manner of updates
I’ve been on a bit of a writing binge and as a result I’ve left a couple posts open-ended. This…
A Matter of Productivity
My in-laws are in town for a few days so I have decided to borrow their help with the kiddos…
I chose the lesser of two evils . . .
Ever since I was pregnant with Elijah I have been hearing about the ill-effects television has on children in general,…
To the People of September 11
Honoring the men, women, and children who loved, lost, and served on that fateful day, To the People of September…
It’s been one of those days . . .
Well, it’s really been one of those weeks. You know the kind I’m talking about. The ones that start with…
Banana Chocolate Chip Bundt Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
Our family celebrates birthday’s with lots and lots of sweets. My greatest contribution to this weekend’s birthday festivities was Mike’s…