Happy Friday! Last weekend we decided at the very last minute to spend the long weekend with my grandparents in Kentucky. It was such a good decision! Paul and I had so much fun driving up and back together, and as always we loved the time we spent with my Nana and Papa. I always… Continue reading Five Pictures on Friday {Memorial Day 2017}
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10 Things You Can Do To Support The Foster Parents In Your Life
Do you know someone who is a foster parent? Not only are there foster parents in my local church and circle of friends, my sister and brother in law welcomed their first foster children into our family this year! I've always had a heart for adoption and foster parenting, but it's not something that we've… Continue reading 10 Things You Can Do To Support The Foster Parents In Your Life
The Best Kind of Family Reunion
Last week in my daily Bible reading I came across a story that really made me think. In the book of Exodus, it tells the story of how God helped His people escape from their slavery in Egypt. Their journey came about after God did many signs and miracles (with negative effects that made Pharaoh… Continue reading The Best Kind of Family Reunion
December Marriage Matters Recap
Sometimes Christmas magnifies the flaws in our relationships. We want our family gatherings to be pleasant, warm and filled with love and joy. It's not always that way, is it? After a busy weekend with family I often find myself regretting the way I responded to my husband in a situation when he wasn't doing… Continue reading December Marriage Matters Recap
5 Things on Friday {6.24.16}
Happy Friday! Here's a quick roundup of 5 things I'm loving this week! On Twitter: When National Selfie Day & National Yoga Day happen at the same time. In Blogland: One of my favorite monthly linkups - the $10 at Target blog hop! It's always so much fun to see what everyone found for $10!… Continue reading 5 Things on Friday {6.24.16}
5 Things on Friday {6.17.16}
Here are five things I loved about the past week: The 35th Anniversary Party my sister and I hosted for our parents (read all about it here)! Hanging out with my sister all weekend! We shopped, ate and laughed so much! Evening storms that cooled off the crazy temps this week. The new pillows &… Continue reading 5 Things on Friday {6.17.16}
Dinner Party Planning: My Parents’ 35th Anniversary
Last weekend my sister and I had the privilege of helping our parents celebrate their 35th anniversary. We had so much fun planning and hosting this event! Other than my wedding (which was pretty simple), this was the biggest event I've organized. Alli's creativity and excellent taste was a perfect match for my love of spreadsheets… Continue reading Dinner Party Planning: My Parents’ 35th Anniversary
5 Things on Friday {6.10.16}
1// I am writing this post from the beautiful country that is East Tennessee! This weekend my sister and I are giving our parents a 35th anniversary party here in Tennessee, so we came a little early to get things ready for the big event. My sister and I had so much fun yesterday, running… Continue reading 5 Things on Friday {6.10.16}
My Summer Bucket List
Let's be honest. Summer is my least favorite season. The last couple of years I've found myself bracing for the heat, staying indoors as much as possible and counting the days until November when it's cool again. I decided that this year I'm going to "play the glad game" (Pollyanna, anyone?) and look for things… Continue reading My Summer Bucket List
Why I Serve Meals At The Kitchen Table
Eating a meal at the dining room table, set with cloth napkins and nice dishes, is something I've done hundreds of times in my life. It's my favorite way to enjoy a meal - I'm not a huge fan of eating while sitting in front of the TV. Don't get me wrong. If I'm home… Continue reading Why I Serve Meals At The Kitchen Table
