Keep on, Keeping On
We have a pool. That means we have a constant pile of wet beach towels in front of my washing machine. I don’t mind the towels in a pile so much, but when my grandkids were all elementary school age,
The Wrong Color Palette and Good Manners
Yes, it’s true. We are a month away from another wedding. This one is my grandson, Will and his sweetie, Abby’s, wedding. The big day is in April and the colors are black. Just black. For everyone. Now, years ago,
Feeding a Crowd on the Ski Trip
Hey friends! I just wanted to tell you a little about our family ski trip. This year we had a total of 22 men, women, and children with us. We rented two condos side by side, so we were just
The power of a mama’s voice
Shellie here, I’m counting my blessings and naming them one by one. And high on my list is the good medicine recommended to us in Proverbs 17:22 — LAUGHTER! As you’ve probably heard me say once or ten hundred times if
5 Generations Strong
There is nothing that speaks to the heart of child more than being surrounded by generations of men and women who love and support each other. We are now five generations strong in our family. And when I say five
Intentional relationship hacks for building stronger families
Let’s begin with a fact that should be obvious, but to make sure we’re on the same page, I need to spell it out. All families have relationship challenges, because all families are comprised of living breathing humans. This includes
They keep growing up
I’m doing it again. What’s that? you say. What’s everything? Well, I’m doing everything I did twenty-five years ago that I had done twenty-five years prior to that. For the third time in my lifetime, I’m changing diapers, stuffing my
Hacks to help with a kitchen remodel
Have I mentioned we’re in the middle of a total kitchen remodel? It’s week four and we’re beginning to see glimpses of light at the end of the tunnel. Hopefully it’s not a train. Just kiddin’. Kinda. Remodeling in general
God says your perfect
It’s hard to not look to others for validation. After all, it’s people who hold our hearts and hopes. Our employer holds our future job opportunities. Our friends are our support system. Our family is our lifeblood. This is all
How To Be Heard
Let’s start with the obvious. As soon as our kids (or grandkids) get old enough to ask questions they begin shooting them at us at a pace that can be tiring, if not flat out brutal! What isn’t quite so obvious is the