I receive a commission if you make a purchase using links in this post ❤ In line with my word for 2020, I'm making a concerted effort to turn my volume down and turn wisdom’s volume up so that it’s the one I’m hearing each day. I'm not really adding anything to my day, but I… Continue reading Listen and Learn: Top Three February 2020
Category: Enjoying The Journey
Why Phone Etiquette Matters
I believe that good manners start at home. When we treat our family members with respect, they learn how to treat others in the same way. When our family members see us exercising good manners, they learn and are encouraged to do the same. A great place to start with good manners is the way… Continue reading Why Phone Etiquette Matters
Confessions {2.7.20}
It's been a year since I did one of these, so let's have a round of confessions! ONE During my day job, I answer the phone a lot. If the person helps me out by saying "Hi, this is _____", I try to respond with something that communicates how much I appreciate that. So I'll… Continue reading Confessions {2.7.20}
How To Enjoy The Holidays – When There Are No Children In Your Home
The holidays are so kid-centric in our culture and there's nothing wrong with that! However, for those of us who do not have children in our homes, it can be easy to feel left out of the fun or like we're enjoying a less magical version of the day. Whether you are a young, single… Continue reading How To Enjoy The Holidays – When There Are No Children In Your Home
My Word For 2020
I choose my word for the year by looking back over the previous year and recalling the ways God was at work in my life. I think about the blessings and the trials of the year, and I review the passages of Scripture that were most precious to me during those times. As I mentioned… Continue reading My Word For 2020
5 Things on Friday {1.3.20}
I receive a small commission if you make a purchase using links in this post ❤ Here's the situation at my house right now - still in festive Christmas mode! It's all coming down this weekend, but until then I'm enjoying the cozy. Here are a few other things on deck (? is that the… Continue reading 5 Things on Friday {1.3.20}
High Five For 2019!
The highlight of 2019 was easily our September trip to Disney World! We planned and prepared all year long and had the best time. In addition to that, Paul really made an effort to plan lots of date nights for us this year. We discovered some great new restaurants and enjoyed the the benefits of… Continue reading High Five For 2019!
10 Pictures on Friday: Our 10th Christmas
This is our 10th Christmas together, so I thought it would be fun to share one picture from each year. The one above is from Christmas Eve 2010, just a week after our wedding! 2011- and the vest that Paul doesn't wear anymore. 🙂 2012 - the last Christmas my Gramma spent with us before… Continue reading 10 Pictures on Friday: Our 10th Christmas
10 Summers
Pardon me while I'm nostalgic today! I realized that this is the 10th summer that Paul and I have spent together, and I thought it would be fun to look back through the pictures from those summers. We actually met in the summer of 2002. Both of us worked in the kitchen at The Wilds… Continue reading 10 Summers
April 2019 In Review
Before I share my highlights from April, I want to share some encouragement with you. I find so much hope and relief in the truth that to everything there is a season. If things aren't the way I like, I just have to hang on because it's only a season. If things are exactly the way… Continue reading April 2019 In Review
