By Grace Alone......

2012-02-14T16:06:00.000-08:00

"School's Cancelled" !! Yes, today was a snow day. I was ready for one mentally and physically.
I took Daniel to New Haven, Indiana this morning for this appointment at 7 am, and all the way home I kept listening to the school closings on the radio...... so I thought I would join them. :)
Noah had so much fun building himself a snowman and watching the big boys.

Ben is usually the one who shovels the walkways for us. He does a great job!

I hope you had a chance to enjoy the snow today as much as we did.

~Kim

2012-02-13T07:47:00.000-08:00

Homemade pizza......YUM!!

Noah helped me make pizza after church. It was so good. He is such a good helper.

We polished off two of these in no time. I'm so happy that for many years we haven't had to order out!! What a blessing.

Kim

2012-02-10T08:24:00.000-08:00

Joshua and I have been busily working on his quilt for these past few days. He wanted to make one with all of his favorite t-shirts from the past several years. He was able to finish cutting most of them out and lay them out in a pattern last night.

This morning Joshua started sewing the rows together. It was rather challenging to not stretch them out of shape while sewing. We had to use a lot of pins. :)

He was able to sew all the strips together before he went to the Christian school for his English class.

Hopefully we'll be able to finish it this weekend. Have a great day!

Kim

2012-02-09T08:45:00.000-08:00

Thanks Jennie for the inspiration for a Valentine craft! I must confess that I don't do as much crafting as I would like to. When Erika was home I think we engaged ourselves more in the area of crafts than I do with the boys. :( I took an old red t-shirt and cut it into strips about two inches long.

Noah and Benjamin are tying the strips to a heart that I made from an old wire coat hanger.

And here is their beautiful heart! I think they did a great job.

Gather your children together and make a Valentine craft today. Check

out http://www.jennie-warner.blogspot.com to see some beautiful crafts that her children made.

Grace Alone,

Kim

2012-02-09T05:23:00.000-08:00

I was up early this morning going through my routine........then I heard little footsteps coming down the stairs. Noah jumped on my lap and we cuddled for a while. We drank coffee and just talked. I colored a picture with him till the older boys woke up. We had a good morning, just Noah and me!! Kim

2012-02-07T19:03:00.000-08:00

This is what happens when you ask your husband to bring up all the dried beans in the pantry. I was busy for 9 hours today canning 39 quarts of beans. It was a long day, but it will be so nice to be able to pop open a can, add some browned ground beef and tomatoes and make a big pot of chili.

Great day overall!!

Kim

2012-02-06T14:43:00.000-08:00

Boy am I tired!! I painted the bookshelf Sat. evening while everyone was asleep. We then loaded books all day today. I'm so glad this project is finished. I think Larry and the boys did a wonderful job. Love those men of mine.

Grace alone,
Kim

*** I may not be posting for awhile. My camera is not taking very good pictures anymore. I don't know why the lines appear but I guess after 7 years its tired. :) We will not have the money for a new one, so I may just freeze my blog. I will be thinking of you all!!!

2012-02-04T18:17:00.000-08:00

Larry and the boys were busy all day today building me some bookshelves. I've always wanted some built in ones to keep ALL of the books we own in one place. Now we will be able to keep track of all the boys' books, mine and Larry's books as well as the school books. I hate to mention how many times I have purchased duplicates of our school books! :) I hope this will solve this problem. Hopefully by Tuesday I'll have the shelves painted. Stay tuned.

Kim

2012-01-28T16:16:00.000-08:00

I've been working on this ragrug for a few days and I think I'm nearing the end. I've really enjoyed spending time on something that is beautiful and unique. It got a little wavy on the edges, but this will soon smooth out when we start walking on it! :)

I think I'm going to add a few more rows and it will be a nice 3.5 by 2.5. I went to our local Senior Citizen's garage sale and picked up pillow cases and odd sheets to make this rug. I've found that old linens make the best rugs because they've been washed so many times and are cheap. :) This fits in my budget very well.

Kim

p.s. Give this a try Bailie!!

2012-01-20T08:41:00.000-08:00

2012-01-19T02:45:00.000-08:00

I needed this reminder this morning. I've been unable to sleep due to my mind being consumed with many thoughts........I would appreciate your prayers.

By Grace Alone,
Kim

Random Pictures from the last few days..

2012-01-06T05:55:00.000-08:00

I've been busy sewing pillows for my "new to me" church pew that Daniel gave me for Christmas. I really like it!! I've wanted a pew for years to provide extra seating in the sun room and this is just perfect. I enjoy coming out here in the morning to see the sun rise and to read....it is so beautiful and peaceful.

A great bonus was to see that the hymnal racks were still on the back.....so I took them off and I will mount these on the walls to hold books or magazines. I am so thrilled! I know I must lead a pretty dull life to be "thrilled" about hymnal racks!!! :)

We also took a few hours to make caramels. The boys really like to have caramels around and I don't make them as often as I would like.

Joshua helped me make some cookies and learned more about sifting.
Benjamin loves to have his hands in the dough. He's the one who likes to roll out the dough and frost ALL the cookies with an inch of icing and sprinkles. :) I decided to make ball cookies this time!
Noah is the mixer man. He like to operate it and then lick the beaters. I think this was my favorite also as a child.
Thanks Jennie for the inspiration to make some goodies with the boys. They have eaten most of the cookies and a lot of the caramels already. I didn't get to the soft peanut brittle but there's always another day.

Grace Alone.
Kim

God's Work......Our Witness

2012-01-02T15:28:00.000-08:00

People are trapped in 1) sin, 2) religion, or 3) spirituality. Sinners assume they can’t change, religious people assume they can change themselves, and spiritual people want to change but open themselves to any spiritual force or power to do so, including the demonic. You do need to change and you do need another power to change you, but it must be the power of the Holy Spirit—which is what empowered Jesus’ life. Repent of your sin, religion, or spirituality; receive the Holy Spirit; become a new person; and live a new life. Mark Driscoll

New Year's Resolutions..........or Relationship?

2011-12-30T08:55:00.000-08:00

I have found that resolutions made in my own strength fail miserably. We've all been there, the moment a new year rolls around we think about all the things we are doing wrong.

Each of us have areas of comission and omission that God brings conviction upon. We know we should be doing this or that, and we find ourselves trying to keep up with this woman, who we think "has it all together."

We want to be like that family "who is doing it the right way." Many times we're looking so hard at each other or at ourselves, horizontally, that we forget about the One vertical relationship that is the most important.

There are places for goals and deadlines, but be cautious of the devil. He likes to bring condemnation, where Jesus bring conviction......Big difference; one brings death, the other hope.

I believe that if we are in a relationship with God, walking with Him and talking, and reading his Word, we will know what needs changed and God will bring the grace needed to help us through. God knows that we will not be perfect! He knows we will struggle in areas. The Bible is full of examples of men and women who failed miserably, but found the grace of God. I think Mark Driscoll says it better than I do:

"And when the Bible speaks of God being in covenant with us, let me tell you some things it reveals about God. First, it shows that God is gracious. See, God owes us nothing. He could’ve just taken Adam and Eve, “You sinned. You die. You go to hell. The race is over. That’s it.” He could do the same with us. God is gracious. He owes us nothing. And he pursues us for the purpose of relationship." I love that!! "He pursues us for the relationship." ..........not the resolve to "do" better!

So this year, I want to pursue a stronger New Year's Relationship......what about you?

By Grace Alone,

Kim

Jeremiah 29:13

2011-12-24T19:41:00.000-08:00

"You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all you heart."

Merry Christmas!!

Kim

Which are you?

2011-12-23T14:22:00.000-08:00

Something to think about this season...........

By Grace Alone,
Kim

Memories....

2011-12-16T08:50:00.000-08:00

This Nativity was one we bought when we first got married. Our family looks forward to setting it up each year. The boys "discuss" who gets to put Jesus in the manger each year.

I bought this cross at the thrift store and it is the whole story of Jesus' birth.

We have this Advent calendar that we've been using and we've enjoyed it each year.

We made an advent wreath this year to remember Jesus' coming.

Each year the children make a new ornament. Some years they turn out very well.....and other years they don't make it!!

One year we made these wonderful cinnamon ornaments! I thought these were so fragrant and would be a wonderful addition to the tree. Apparently Benjamin did too. He came up from the basement where they were drying and said, "Those cookies downstairs taste yucky!" He was 3 :)

We really enjoy our Christmas tree each year. The children have so much fun pulling out the ornaments from the past years and enjoying them all over again.

Rejoice in the Savior,

Kim

Thought for Thursday

2011-12-15T16:44:00.000-08:00

Take time....

2011-11-16T09:46:00.000-08:00

This picture is a valuable reminder to take time and spend with your family and your husband....life IS short, treasure every moment!

Kim

Family....

2011-10-18T11:14:00.000-07:00

We were all at the lake the other day enjoying the nice weather and taking some needed family pictures.

~Kim

Kneemail...

2011-10-06T14:00:00.000-07:00

How's your kneemail with God? I came across this word awhile ago and it struck a chord with me. I email friends and talk to friends by phone but sometimes I'm so busy being busy that my kneemail suffers. I NEED to spend more time on my knees talking to the Lord and following His lead for the day.

Kim

What if......

2011-09-24T16:47:00.000-07:00

Lisa, over at Penningtonpost.blogspot.com, posted this today and I was really challenged.
I've slipped in my desire to thank God for all his blessings since school has started and life has been so busy. I really need to tell God how thankful I am each and every minute.
Kim

Katelyn at 3 months

2011-09-15T19:52:00.000-07:00

I had so much fun today taking pictures of Katelyn. She is so sweet and such a good little baby.

Love you,

Grammie

Nature study.

2011-09-15T19:32:00.000-07:00

The boys have really been enjoying our nature study. They've been bringing in a lot of things from outside. I mentioned that I would like to have some Pussy willow branches and soon I had a lot of nature bouquets!!!!

Cattails...

Thistles.....

Sweet Annie....

and of course, Pussy willows.

Thank you boys!!

Love,
Mom

Keeping my hands busy too.

2011-09-15T08:43:00.000-07:00

Over at Pleasantviewschoolhouse.blogspot.com, Anna has been keeping her hands busy crocheting granny squares for a baby afghan while Daisy reads. I'm keeping my hands busy while the boys read making this rag rug. I like to make things for my home that give it a warm, homey feel.

In Him,
Kim

Saying Goodbye......

2011-09-15T07:09:00.000-07:00

Hunter and Erika stopped by last night before church to take some family pictures. Erika dropped Hunter off last night in Toledo so he could prepare for his tour in Iraq. He'll be gone for two months and then be home for five days and then leave for about nine months. It was hard to see him go and will be even harder for Erika. Please keep them in your prayers during this time of adjustment.
Kim

Too many background choices for me :)

2011-09-14T10:43:00.000-07:00

I think I found a background that suits my fancy. I literally changed backgrounds 13 times today. Idle time really is of the enemy! Check out www.hotbliggityblog.com for some really neat backgrounds for your blog
Kim

Flowers

2011-09-14T10:03:00.000-07:00

I woke up from my nap to these on the table. I'm so happy that my husband still brings me flowers every now and then. He usually brings be wildflowers, which are my favorite, on his way home from work.

Thank you Larry.
I love you,
Kim

Schooling and Canning and Field trips, Oh My!!!

2011-09-12T18:18:00.000-07:00

This is what I've been feeling the last three weeks since school is in full swing.
As you can see, Noah takes school very seriously with freeze pop in hand. He really like his reading books and he's doing such a great job!!
Joshua is also doing well. He and I are up at 6 each morning working to get all of his home school work completed before he goes to the Christian School for Math and English. He really likes having all his subjects finished by noon.

Benjamin is enjoying his school work and is learning so much. He's fun to have because he laughs at everything. He enjoys his reading books so much because of the true to life stories.

Canning apple pie filling for this winter has taken a lot of time. We are so glad when one jar doesn't seal and then we have a good excuse to sample our labors!! :)

We attended the Civil War Days at Camp Clay with the other home school families and had a wonderful time. The boys made their own butter.......

attempted to write with quills and were so thankful they have pencils to use each day during school.

The boys all agreed that this will be Daniel's next welding project. They really, really wanted to stay for supper at this man's tent!!!

The Muzzle loader demonstration was a favorite for the boys. They really enjoy the guns.

Joshua, Benjamin and Noah all tried their hand at the toys the Indian children would have played with many years ago.

The copper smith was very interesting. He shared how he made copper bowls, coffee pots and pans. He also gave each teacher a whistle!! A wise man not to give any to the children. :)

Thanks for stopping by,

Kim

Look to the Lord....

2011-08-24T17:16:00.000-07:00

Look to the Lord and His strength: seek His face always. Psalm 105:4

When I feel alone......I need to look to the Lord.

When I'm convicted.......I need to look to the Lord.

When I first get up......I need to look to the Lord.

When I'm tired of dealing with a challenging child:).....I need to call upon His strength.

When I have more laundry, dishes, schoolwork, and meals than I can bear........I need to call upon His strength.

When I don't want to get out of bed.....I need to call upon His strength.

Let us remember to look to God each and every minute for his strength and seek His face!!!

~Kim

Devotion or Devotions?

2011-08-14T07:05:00.000-07:00

Where does your devotion lie?

Are you devoted to your job? Are you devoted to your children? Are you devoted to yourself? Ouch!!

As Christians our devotion is to be to God. I believe we get it mixed up at times. We think of it as "doing our devotions" to check it off a list. If we really think about it, we get caught up in the doing rather than "being devoted".

We are like the rich young ruler who asked Jesus, "What must I do to inherit eternal life?"

Webster defines devotion as....The state of being dedicated, consecrated, or solemly set apart for a particular purpose. Webster 1828.

Jesus' devotion was to do the will of His father and bring him glory. He only did what the Father told him to do. He had a relationship with his Father. Many times Jesus would leave the crowds and go to a soliatary place to be alone with God.

Am I dedicated to God? Am I consecrated to Him? Am I solemly set apart for the purposes He has for me, my life, and that of my husband and children? Do I get alone with God each day to find out what he wants me to do? Am I devoted to His plan?

Something to ponder.

Have a blessed day,
Kim

Feeling a little rushed these days.....

2011-08-10T09:31:00.001-07:00

Katelyn was over for a visit today while Mommy did some errands. She is so funny. I love to hear her coo and see her smile.

School planning is upon me. I need to decide what books will suit each child best. This seems to be a "mountain" for me at the moment but I know God will help me decide which curriculum is best.

Laundry seemed to multiply while at camp meeting. I thought I was keeping up with it but alas I had several large loads to do and fold. I harnessed the boys' energy and we were able to finish all the laundry in a short time. :) I'm so thankful for my washing machine and willing hearts!!!

The boys are glad to be home and back to our usual routine. Although they do miss their friends at camp and would enjoy playing with them again, they know school is about to start and summer is coming to an end. Memories of fun and fellowship will be planted in their minds for a long time in which I'm very grateful.

Noah and Benjamin spent quite a few hours building and playing with their race car and train tracks on Sunday. It was a nice day to unwind from a full week.

Have a great day!

Kim

State Fair Fun

2011-08-10T09:24:00.000-07:00

A few pictures from State Fair.

Divided the Movie

2011-07-28T10:38:00.000-07:00

http://www.dividedthemovie.com/

Click on the tab above for an interesting and compelling movie that is very convicting and full of truth. We are seeing an epidemic in the modern youth culture in our churches. Youth are turning their backs on God and the faith. God has commanded parents to train their children. God wants fathers to have their children's heart. God wants families to rise up and follow him. Are we going to take the challenge or leave the responsibility to someone else?

Kim

Graduation Pictures

2011-07-27T14:38:00.000-07:00

Daniel and I had fun taking some of his Graduation pictures these last few weeks. It was trial and error, but I think they came out pretty well. He looks so grown up with his large hands and tall frame. But he's still the little boy that hugs and gives me a kiss each morning.:) Double click the pictures for a close-up. (If I could just get him to smile more.)

Resting in His goodness,
Kim

My Sweet Katelyn

2011-07-27T14:20:00.001-07:00

I took these pictures on Monday and I think they turned out so well. I scanned them so they aren't as bright or clear as I would have liked but you get the idea. Katelyn is 2 months old already. Double click on the picture for a close-up.

Grammie

Modesty

2011-07-26T16:49:00.001-07:00

Modesty isn't something that's talked about much these days. I find it refreshing when I find a young lady who isn't afraid to stand for God or his principles. God calls us to first be an example to our own children and then to younger ladies at church and our community.

I watched her youtube video at the bottom of the homepage and was very impressed. I think it would be great for all women and young ladies to see it.

Kim

www.modelingchrist.com Scroll to the bottom.

Cards!

2011-07-26T16:39:00.000-07:00

al. Thanks

Four sons wood sales.

2011-07-16T16:28:00.000-07:00

The boys were busy cutting wood today for their business. Many years ago, we were praying and asking God how to teach the boys to work hard and to save and use money wisely. We burn wood each winter and always had some left so Larry thought it would be good for the boys to sell firewood to the campers that stay at the campground. The first summer Daniel and Joshua cut, split and sold 600.00 worth of wood.

Daniel was able to buy his go-kart and then the truck he has now. Joshua bought himself a go-kart and is saving his money for now. Ben has purchased a few things and continues to save also.

Teaching our children to work and to be diligent is so important. Each of the boys have learned that even though the work is unpleasant at times and they would rather quit there is the reward of a job well done. Teaching the children that God wants them "to work as unto the Lord" gives them a proper perspective. I think Noah needs to get in the game........not supervise!

Training little hearts for Him,

Kim

Having fun

2011-07-16T15:44:00.000-07:00

Joshua's been diligently working on the go-karts to get them running. He's come in looking discouraged quite often these past few days but today he finally was able to get them running. Boy were they happy!!! This is the first year Ben has been able to ride without a "licensed" driver. The boys have been known to run into and over newly planted trees. Ornamental stones have been dislodged from their beautiful locations. And Grandma (my mother) seems to be a little more nervous than usual about her new car. So Dad had to develop some rules and guidelines for our new drivers the past several years. Ben has been waiting for this day to drive by himself...

stay tuned.

Resting in Him,

Kim

Gardening

2011-07-06T14:01:00.000-07:00

Our garden is doing really well this year despite all the rain we had in the spring. The corn is coming along fine and so is just about everything else. I'm so thankful we were able to get most of it in. My husband and children work so hard trying to keep the weeds under control and I have to say they have done a fine job.

I really like the homemade bean trellis. Larry and his father think up the most useful way to use "old junk".

~Kim

Independence Day

2011-07-06T04:51:00.000-07:00

Oh! Thus be it ever, when freemen shall stand
Between their loved home and the war's desolation!
Blest with victory and peace, may the heav'n rescued land
Praise the POWER that hath made and preserved us a nation.
Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just,
And this be our motto: In God is our trust.
And the star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave,
ore the land of the free, and the home of the brave!

We had a wonderful 4th of July with family and friends. The fireworks were beautiful and made for lasting memories. I hope you had an enjoyable and memorable holiday as well.

Remember always to cherish the freedoms we have in America and the freedom that Christ gave us from sin and death.

Kim

Red Raspberry Jam......A favorite around this house.

2011-07-05T16:04:00.000-07:00

Larry and Erika picked these beutiful raspberries for me yesterday. I was able to fill nine peanut butter jars and nine jelly jars with flavorful freezer jam.

I really enjoy canning and putting away for the winter. I'm so grateful to have a garden and raspberry patch. I love being a homemaker for my family.

Kim

Canning Green Breans

2011-07-05T14:28:00.000-07:00

After a week of fun at camp it was time to come home to rows of green beans that needed to be picked. The boys and I picked and now we have 30 jars of green beans on the pantry shelves.

Kim

Read and Apply

2011-06-24T14:25:00.000-07:00

Every other year I get together with a group of women to re-read this book. Each time I go through it God speaks to my heart in new ways. I find that I need to read this book often. We as women, tend to want to control our husbands and this book has caused me to think counter-cultural. Our society is totally against women loving, honoring, supporting, and cherishing their husbands. So many girls and young ladies are shown that men need to earn their respect. This is sin. We as women aren't perfect and neither should we expect our husbands to be perfect either. Reading this book has changed my thinking~

Coming together physically it's a gift.
I need to make him more productive and efficient.
I need to smile and have a joyful countenance.
Thankfulness is how you think; joy is the abundance it produces.
A women's calling isn't easy. To allow someone else to control your life is much harder than controling it yourself.
I desire to please my husband in all ways.
Embrace my Mr. Steady
Find my life in his.
I want to be a better wife, mother, and manager of the home
I need to simplify more areas of the home.
Provide an oasis of peace for him each day.
My husband, children, home and schooling are my job!
Train the children to help their father.

In Christ,
Kim

Look what Daniel did to me!!

2011-06-22T17:18:00.000-07:00

I laughed so hard when I saw this picture that I had to share it with all of you.

Kim

Father's Day Thoughts

2011-06-21T18:39:00.001-07:00

It's been twenty-five years since my father walked me down the isle. What a wonderful memory especially when ten short months later he died of cancer. I really miss talking to him and seeing him laugh and wear his baggy work pants. I miss how he flipped his hair like Ronald Reagan. I love you Daddy.

Twenty-five years ago we said "I do" and I love you more today. You are a wonderful, caring, and "steady" hubby. You're a great father who loves spending time with his children, providing a home and being an example of a godly husband and father, and a loving grandpa to sweet Katelyn. Thank you for all you do for us and for being the man God called you to be.

Wow! Do we really look that good! Grey hairs, wrinkles, a few extra pounds......but love in the eyes. Happy Father's Day. We love you.

Joshua got his braces off today.

2011-06-21T18:26:00.000-07:00

Joshua was so happy today he got his braces off and now comes the fun part of not losing his retainers.
I asked for a smile and got this........
much better.

A BIG thank you to Dr. Downie for helping Joshua find that great smile I always knew he had.

Kim

The Promise

2011-06-21T18:11:00.000-07:00

We saw this beautiful rainbow this evening after the rain.

I have set my rainbow in the clouds, and it will be the sign of the covenant between me and the earth. Whenever I bring clouds over the earth and the rainbow appears in the clouds, I will remember my covenant between me and you and all living creatures of every kind. Never again will the waters become a flood to destroy all life. Whenever the rainbow appears in the clouds, I will see it and remember the ever-lasting covenant between God and all living creatures of every kind on the earth. Genesis 9:13-16

Working around the house.

2011-06-21T17:59:00.000-07:00

Noah likes to help water my plant from Isreal and many of my plants in containers. I really thinks he just likes playing in the water!

The boys and I each took a row in the garden and soon it was done. They all headed to the pool to cool off. It sure was a hot day.

Joshua tackled the lawn by pushmowing along the woods and then moved to the riding mower. He likes to help his father by being able to mow and use the weedeater when needed. I'm so thankful for my young men that they are willing to help whenever needed. Children are blessings.

By Grace alone,

Kim

Susanna Wesley's view on what sin is.

2011-06-19T10:18:00.000-07:00

Another quote that I read regularly:

"Whatever weakens your reason, impairs the tenderness of your consience, obscures your sense of God, takes off your relish for spiritual things, whatever increases the authority of the body over the mind, that thing is sin to you, however innocent it may seem in itself."
Susanna Wesley

Think on such things.

2011-06-16T06:38:00.000-07:00

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable--if anything is excellent or praiseworthy--think about such things. Phil. 4:8

One of the biggest battles we have is in our mind. What we think about and meditate on will be acted out in our daily lives.

As a mother, I feel over-whelmed at the task before me. I want to be a help-meet to Larry, a mother who trains and guides the physical demands of life but also to prepare our sons spiritually for life. When I begin to feel discouraged I must analyze my thought pattern....What have I been thinking? If Satan can get me distracted from the Truth and to believe and rely on myself and my own strength I have lost. We need to daily read our Bibles and fill our minds with the truth of God's word. Memorizing verses that build us up and make us ready for the battle is one of the best ways to defeat the enemy.

I hope you are in the Word daily so you too will be able to stand against the enemy of our soul.
(Eph. 6:10-18)

In the front of my Bible I have this written. I can't remember who said or I would give them credit..... The purpose of Scripture memory is to build God's Word into our lifestyle that it may become the basis for our decisions, attitudes, actions, and relationships.

Resting in Him,

Kim

Hamburger Buns

2011-06-15T18:21:00.000-07:00

These hamburger buns are so good. The men really like them and they are really easy to make. I make the dough in the morning, then Joshua and I form them and bake them. He likes to help me make whole wheat bread because he's the one who eats most of it!!

A Nice Weekend to go Camping

2011-06-14T04:55:00.000-07:00

Daniel enjoys just being able to sit and think and enjoy the solitude, as he says it.

He really does like his picture taken............maybe not.

Joshua and Dad playing a long game of corn hole. Joshua won this round.

I held Katelyn for awhile. She seemed to enjoy the new experience.........

maybe not as much as I thought!!!!

Benjamin and Joshua in deep thought concentrating on each throw.

They really had a good time especially playing against mom.... I'm really not very good so everyone wins then!!

I'm so thankful we had a time to get away and just enjoy each other and the peaceful atmosphere. Riding bikes, sitting by the fire, playing games, cooking on an open fire, swinging on the swings and of course swimming. It all comes together to make a memory.

With the help of his father, Noah learned how to start the fire all by himself. He was very cautious and a good listener. I was very proud of him.

The Duggars' new book......A Love that Multiplies

2011-06-10T12:01:00.000-07:00

I was sooooo happy to see the postman this morning; he dropped off my new book! I've read the Duggars other book, 20 and Counting, and I gleaned so much from it. I'm so looking forward to reading more about this family living their lives to bring glory to God.

We're getting ready to go camping so save a great weekend everyone.

Resting in Him,
Kim

Our swimming pool......a blessing!

2011-06-08T11:29:00.000-07:00

I found it disturbing when I would take the boys to the city pool the choice of swimwear young girls and grown women were choosing.

Larry and I began to pray for an alternative and we were notified of a pool for sale. The family gave it to us at a price wayyyyyy below its worth. We have been so thankful to God that as the boys have grown they haven't been subjected to immodest young girls.

Who knew a few large pieces of styrofoam would bring this much joy and laughter.

Kim

One Thousand Gifts.....Thank you Ann.

2011-06-07T22:42:00.000-07:00

If you haven't read Ann Voskamp's book, One Thousand Gifts, I highly recommend it. Her poetic writing style is beautifully displayed in this book. A very thought-provoking book and a challenge to live a life of Eucharisteo.....a life of thanksgiving. Above is my Thanksgiving journal with many pages of thankfulness to God for things unnoticed for far too long.

Resting in Him,
Kim

We have bees!

2011-06-07T22:35:00.000-07:00

Daniel received a call about two swarms in Mercer county, so he and Joshua went to pick them up today. Daniel really enjoys beekeeping and has learned a lot in the past few years. Hopefully we'll have our own honey in a few years.

~Kim

Fried Fish and Potatoes

2011-06-07T22:25:00.000-07:00

The men were out fishing and we had a delicious meal of fried potatoes and fish this evening.

Benjamin asked if we could have this meal every night because this one is his favorite........until tomorrow night!

Kim

Our First Grandchild......

2011-06-06T12:43:00.000-07:00

Our daughter Erika and son-in-law Hunter are new parents. Katelyn Marie Place was born June 1, 2011.

After many hours of labor, the doctor ordered a C-section to be done. Katelyn was unable to come down the birth canal due to the umbilical cord being wrapped around her neck four times. We are so grateful to the Lord that this precious little one is here with us.

Psalm 139:13-14a For You formed my inward parts, You covered me in my mother's womb. I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made.

Resting in Him,

Kim

Bella came to play.

2011-06-06T11:06:00.000-07:00

This is Bella. She is my great-neice.

The simple joy of an old tire swing on a hot summer day. Although you wouldn't know it because Noah likes to wear sweatshirts in the summer and shorts in the winter........what a child!

My Ben really enjoys the outside.

An afternoon of playing and swinging and drinking lots and lots of water and munching on a freeze pop or two!!

Resting in Him,

Kim

Prom in Paris 2011

2011-06-06T10:57:00.000-07:00

Alison and Daniel at "Prom in Paris". They had so much fun and I appreciate all the work that is done by the school to promote a God honoring prom. The students eat a nice meal with parents and then take pictures. The remainder of the evening is spent golfing, bowling and eating! The whole group has such an exciting and memorable evening.

2010-12-31T03:06:00.000-08:00

Larry bought me this plaque from the Billy Graham Library on their trip to the Operation Christmas Child processing center. God welcomes everyone to come and dine at His table.

Alison, Daniel's girlfriend, really likes to sew and I bought her a purse pattern and she was so happy.

Mr. Steady likes anything involving deer. He really enjoys hunting and the meat to feed the family is so good. Thank you Lord for providing it each year.

I like anything old. My home is filled with old pillows, furniture, old towels and bowls. I like to fill my home with things that my grandparents would have had in their home. Joshua gave me this old stove and now it sits atop my refrigerator.

The boys went shopping for grandma and Ben picked out this bright shawl and Noah bought her a set of burner covers for her stove.

Hunter and Erika were married in August so we put a collage together of their wedding pictures to display in their home.

Each Christmas Erika buys Halloween costumes on clearance to give to the little boys. This is one of the things they look forward to. Here are Benjamin and Noah as dragons, wings and all.

Nerf guns are a big hit around our house with four boys. Daniel and Joshua were so happy to get these. Over Christmas vacation a group of boys from church get together in the gymnasium at the church and set up tables as "bunders and shields" and chairs atop one another to make "barbed wire fence" and they spend the whole day in the dark having wars. I'm so thankful that the boys can have good clean fun and good friends.

Dad reading the Christmas story to us.

Grandma searching for Silent Night in her book of christmas songs for us to sing along.

I hope that your Christmas was one of peace and joy. Our Christmas was one of love and fellowship and I'm so thankful that we simplified it many years ago. I look forward to Christmas each year to remember what Jesus did for me and my family and the whole world. It is by grace alone that I'm a child of the King. I couldn't do anything to make myself good enough. Jesus did it all for you and me.

By Grace Alone,

Kim

The Wedding.

2010-12-31T02:31:00.000-08:00

Hunter and Erika were married in August. Seeing her grow into a young lady has had its hard moments and moments of joy.

By Grace Alone,

Kim

New Year

2010-12-30T18:01:00.000-08:00

My husband bought me a new laptop and we now have high-speed internet! I'm soooo excited that I'll be able to post pictures and blog a whole lot faster. Yeah!!!
Kim

Been busy lately.

2009-01-03T09:47:00.000-08:00

We've been quite busy these past few weeks. I hope to post some pictures very soon.

Christmas was very peaceful and New Years Day was full of friends with good memories tucked away.

Now we are getting ready for a lot of hockey, Bible quizzing and school.

De-cluttering is on my list as well as organizing while putting new things away and tossing out some of the old.

I'm trying to make a list of resolutions and things I would like to implement in 2009 and soon have it ready to post.

Have a great weekend!!
Kim

Christmas card for 2008

2008-12-22T04:11:00.001-08:00

Inside: this Christmas may you see and know anew how great His love is toward you!

Merry Christmas from the Eversmans!

Movie for tonight.

2008-12-22T04:11:00.000-08:00

We will be watching this one tonight. We've seen it before and the ending is wonderful!! If you haven't watched it Tom Bosley is great. Merry Christmas!
Resting in Him,

Movie week coming up!!!

2008-12-22T03:46:00.000-08:00

Last night being the first night, we will be watching Christmas movies all this week!! We watched this one last night and I have to say this is truly a favorite of our family. This is only the second time we've watched it but my son who is 15 was happy to see it in the library bag. If you have time, go to your local library and borrow it, the message is a good one. Resting in Him,

Jesus....All we need!

2008-12-16T16:45:00.000-08:00

He is the:

Advocate (1 John 2:1)
Almighty (Rev. 1:8; Mt. 28:18)
Alpha and Omega (Rev. 1:8; 22:13)
Amen (Rev. 3:14)
Apostle of our Profession (Heb. 3:1)
Atoning Sacrifice for our Sins (1 John 2:2)
Author of Life (Acts 3:15)
Author and Perfecter of our Faith (Heb. 12:2)
Author of Salvation (Heb. 2:10)
Beginning and End (Rev. 22:13)
Blessed and only Ruler (1 Tim. 6:15)
Bread of God (John 6:33)
Bread of Life (John 6:35; 6:48)
Bridegroom (Mt. 9:15)
Capstone (Acts 4:11; 1 Pet. 2:7)
Chief Cornerstone (Eph. 2:20)
Chief Shepherd (1 Pet. 5:4)
Christ (1 John 2:22)
Creator (John 1:3)
Deliverer (Rom. 11:26)
Eternal Life (1 John 1:2; 5:20)
Faithful and True (Rev. 19:11)
Faithful Witness (Rev. 1:5)
Faithful and True Witness (Rev. 3:14)
First and Last (Rev. 1:17; 2:8; 22:13)
Firstborn From the Dead (Rev. 1:5)
Firstborn over all creation (Col. 1:15)
Gate (John 10:9)
God (John 1:1; 20:28; Heb. 1:8; Rom. 9:5; 2 Pet. 1:1;1 John 5:20; etc.)
Good Shepherd (John 10:11,14)
Great Shepherd (Heb. 13:20)
Great High Priest (Heb. 4:14)
Head of the Church (Eph. 1:22; 4:15; 5:23)
Heir of all things (Heb. 1:2)
High Priest (Heb. 2:17)
Holy and True (Rev. 3:7)
Holy One (Acts 3:14)
Hope (1 Tim. 1:1)
Hope of Glory (Col. 1:27)
Horn of Salvation (Luke 1:69)
I Am (John 8:58)
Image of God (2 Cor. 4:4)
Immanuel (Mt. 1:23)
Judge of the living and the dead (Acts 10:42)
King Eternal (1 Tim. 1:17)
King of Israel (John 1:49)
King of the Jews (Mt. 27:11)
King of kings (1 Tim 6:15; Rev. 19:16)
King of the Ages (Rev. 15:3)
Lamb (Rev. 13:8)
Lamb of God (John 1:29)
Lamb Without Blemish (1 Pet. 1:19)
Last Adam (1 Cor. 15:45)
Life (John 14:6; Col. 3:4)
Light of the World (John 8:12)
Lion of the Tribe of Judah (Rev. 5:5)
Living One (Rev. 1:18)
Living Stone (1 Pet. 2:4)
Lord (2 Pet. 2:20)
Lord of All (Acts 10:36)
Lord of Glory (1 Cor. 2:8)
Lord of lords (Rev. 19:16)
Man from Heaven (1 Cor. 15:48)
Mediator of the New Covenant (Heb. 9:15)
Mighty God (Isa. 9:6)
Morning Star (Rev. 22:16)
Offspring of David (Rev. 22:16)
Only Begotten Son of God (John 1:18; 1 John 4:9)
Our Great God and Savior (Titus 2:13)
Our Holiness (1 Cor. 1:30)
Our Husband (2 Cor. 11:2)
Our Protection (2 Thess. 3:3)
Our Redemption (1 Cor. 1:30)
Our Righteousness (1 Cor. 1:30)
Our Sacrificed Passover Lamb (1 Cor. 5:7)
Power of God (1 Cor. 1:24)
Precious Cornerstone (1 Pet. 2:6)
Prophet (Acts 3:22)
Rabbi (Mt. 26:25)
Resurrection and Life (John 11:25)
Righteous Branch (Jer. 23:5)
Righteous One (Acts 7:52; 1 John 2:1)
Rock (1 Cor. 10:4)
Root of David (Rev. 5:5; 22:16)
Ruler of God’s Creation (Rev. 3:14)
Ruler of the Kings of the Earth (Rev. 1:5)
Savior (Eph. 5:23; Titus 1:4; 3:6; 2 Pet. 2:20)
Son of David (Lk. 18:39)
Son of God (John 1:49; Heb. 4:14)
Son of Man (Mt. 8:20)
Son of the Most High God (Lk. 1:32)
Source of Eternal Salvation for all who obey him (Heb. 5:9)
The One Mediator (1 Tim. 2:5)
The Stone the builders rejected (Acts 4:11)
True Bread (John 6:32)
True Light (John 1:9)
True Vine (John 15:1)
Truth (John 1:14; 14:6)
Way (John 14:6)
Wisdom of God (1 Cor. 1:24)
Word (John 1:1)
Word of God (Rev. 19:13)

Jesus is the only way to God (John 14:6)
(taken from evangelicaloutreach.org)

Remember the wonderful saying: Jesus is the Reason for the Season

I hope during this season and the New Year to come that you focus on the One who came for you. I hope that you seek Him, and come to know Him, and surrender you life to Him and make him Lord. This is why Jesus came......to reconcile us to God and to give us Life.

Merry Christmas

My supporters are gone!!

2008-12-04T19:25:00.000-08:00

My mother, my husband and my 15 year old have been gone since Sunday! Boy, do I miss them. They are serving this week in North Carolina at Samaritan's Purse. The organization that Franklin Graham started to bring the Gospel to children in a shoebox. We've been apart of this ministry for about 11 years and the children so enjoy buying gifts and thinking of the child that it will go to. We pray for the shoeboxes and hope that the love put into it will lead a little child and his or her family to know that God loves them and that Jesus died for them.

I had all these wonderful "things" that I wanted to do like: finish my quilt.....knit.......sew......dejunk.....play with the boys......bake.......read......blog........have longer quiet times......sit and enjoy that quiet. Well, I didn't get any of these things accomplished. Instead we went to Chuck E. Cheese and got lost in a big city. We went to a few thrift shops. We attended the 4-H and homeschool Christmas parties. We visited friends and watched a few Christmas movies. We cared for the animals, drove to hockey practice, we ate good, did school, and filled the wood box and kept the stoves going. The house is a mess, but we've had fun.

Boy, do I miss my support system!!! My mother lives next door and helps me a lot. She keeps each of the boys one night a week to spend time with them and to give them a special night with Grandma. My husband is a wonderful, kind and sweet man. He takes the boys to the Y and is a great father. My eldest son helps me out with the younger boys' school and with meals. He is a nice young man and I miss him so. I can't wait until they all get home.

Although my human supporters have been away, God has been right by my side. He has helped me through the long nights. He has been there when the children were on my last nerve. He has helped me realize how important my mother, husband and son are to me. He helped me when I was afraid and worried. He was guiding us when we were lost. He's protected us this whole week. He's so faithful.

Resting in Him,
Kim

Kim

Faith in God

2008-11-24T09:53:00.000-08:00

This verse is my favorite on God's faithfulness:

Though the fig tree may not blossom,
Nor fruit be on the vines;
Though the labor of the olive may fail,
And the fields yeild no food;
Though the flock may be cut off from the fold,
And there be no herd in the stalls-

Yet I will rejoice in the Lord,
I will joy in the God of my salvation.

The Lord God is my strength;
He will make my feet like deer's feet,
And He will make me walk on my high hills.

Habakkuk 3:18-19

Resting in Him,

Kim

Playdough

2008-11-24T09:22:00.000-08:00

Ben, Noah and I made homemade scented playdough. The orange smells so good. Next to come: Strawberry and Blueraspberry!! Oh so much fun!!

Life with children is such a full life. I love having them at home and being able to do stuff with them.

Resting in Him,

Kim

A Home Where People Live

2008-11-23T12:32:00.000-08:00

Have fun in your home, too.

Kim

Annual Youth Hunt

2008-11-23T11:11:00.000-08:00

5:00 is pretty early. Larry needs some coffee!!! A breakfast of eggs and toast await them. Daniel smiling because I'm trying to convince him he needs to eat his breakfast. He's not a morning person and breakfast is his least favorite meal. I baked a pumpkin pie for the guys because it's their favorite. And a hot supper awaited the guys. I made Chicken Tortellini Soup with chips and biscuits.This was Joshua's first hunt under the apprenticeship program. He had a good time. He also shot at a few deer but was too far away. I'm really thankful they are all safe at home and for God's protection. Daniel was quite disappointed this evening when he got home. He shot a doe and they tracked her for about a mile. The blood line was good until she ran into the river and they lost the trail.

One tired, cold and hungry daddy. Highlights of our Saturday.

Header Change

2008-11-22T01:10:00.000-08:00

I changed the header this morning. It was bugging me because all I could think of was: Me, Myself and I ( borrowed from Joyce Meyer). Everytime I would post I would see Living My Life and I knew it wasn't right. I don't want to live for me, but for Jesus. God lets me just chew on things until I get it! I'm a slow-learner and God knows it. Here is the song that I truly love:

Be Thou my Vision, O Lord of my heart;
Naught be all else to me, save that Thou art.
Thou my best Thought, by day or by night,
Waking or sleeping, Thy presence my light.

Be Thou my Wisdom, and Thou my true Word;
I ever with Thee and Thou with me, Lord;
Thou my great Father, I Thy true son;
Thou in me dwelling, and I with Thee one.

Be Thou my battle Shield, Sword for the fight;
Be Thou my Dignity, Thou my Delight;
Thou my soul’s Shelter, Thou my high Tower:
Raise Thou me heavenward, O Power of my power.

Riches I heed not, nor man’s empty praise,
Thou mine Inheritance, now and always:
Thou and Thou only, first in my heart,
High King of Heaven, my Treasure Thou art.

High King of Heaven, my victory won,
May I reach Heaven’s joys, O bright Heaven’s Sun!
Heart of my own heart, whatever befall,
Still be my Vision, O Ruler of all.

Amen,
Kim

2008-11-21T04:49:00.000-08:00

I made this for my mother-in-law. I intend to make picture holders from my scrapbooking supplies and Velcro them to it. I have five pictures to put on it. I hope she likes her Christmas present.

I've also been making cloth diapers for a family that goes to our church. I made some out of pastel flannel, mint green, and light blue flannel. The family has all girls and when I told her I had a full-size flannel sheet set with bears and trees she said "sure". I'm trying to use up material that I have on hand to save her money.

Here is the diaper open. These are really thick! I hope she likes them as much as I did.

Resting in Him,

Kim

SNOW!!!!!!!

2008-11-20T17:01:00.000-08:00

I looked outside and said, "Ben and Noah come here and look outside!" Eagerly they ran to the window and pulled up the blind and yelled....SNOW!!!

I took this picture from our kitchen window and it just doesn't do justice to the large snowflakes that were falling.

The boys wanted to get dressed and go outside and play and they did.

When I first saw the snow I said, " Oh no!" I'm beginning to sound like my mother years ago when I was so happy to see snow and she would dred it. She hates to drive in the stuff. I had to re-think my response to this white fluffy stuff and be happy for the children.

Kim

Tis the Season.......for firewood!!

2008-11-20T16:23:00.000-08:00

Joshua is carrying in his share of firewood today. The boys have taken this job on so their dad doesn't have to haul it in after a long day at work.

Benjamin is having a little trouble balancing them in his carrier, it will take some practice but I'm sure he'll catch on.

Noah came in to show me his share of the load.....two whole pieces!! We're all so happy for him doing a good job.

I'll have to catch a picture of Daniel some other time as he already had his load done.

What a blessing these boys are to their father and me.

Noah and the pumpkin.

2008-11-12T16:16:00.000-08:00

Noah wanted to help me cook the pumpkins today. He was so happy!

He really was happy until he stuck his hand in. He wrinkled up his nose and........

went straight to the water!! I had to laugh. He did help me clean 2 whole pumpkins and then decided he was done and went to play.

3 Whole pumpkins yeilded all these bags ready for the freezer. Pumpkin muffins, pumpkin dinner rolls, pumpkin pies and pumpkin bars during the winter. What a treat.

Two Temples

2008-11-09T16:54:00.000-08:00

Two Temples

A builder buildeth a temple,
he wrought it with grace and skill.
Pillars and beams and arches,
all fashioned to work his will.

Men said as they saw its beauty,
"He shall never know decay."
Great is thy skill oh builder,
Thy fame shall endure for age.

A mother buildeth a temple,
with loving and infinate care.
Planning each arch with patience,
laying each stone with prayer.

None praised her unceasing efforts,
None knew of her wonderous plan.
For the temple the mother buildeth,
was unseen by the eye of man.

Gone is the builder's temple,
crumbled into the dust.
Low thus each stately pillar,
food for consuming rust.

But the temple the mother buildeth,
will last while the ages roll.
For that beautiful unseen temple,
Was a child's immortal soul.

by Hattie Hall

Thankful for Christian Television

2008-11-09T14:37:00.000-08:00

I stayed home today with three sick little boys. They've been outside too much in this nice cool weather and now they all have coughs.

I really hate to miss church and Sunday school, but I'm so thankful for Christian television. I watched "In Touch" with Charles Stanley and his message was A Call to Godly Living. It was really good and caused me t0 think of my own walk with God. His key passage was taken from Romans 12:1-2.

These were his main points:
1. God calls us to godly living. Paul encourages us to be living sacrifices. This means to allow the Holy Spirit to live His life through us. As we surrender to His guidance and leadership, the Holy Spirit enables us to live righteously.

2. Those who desire to live a godly life will face conflict with the world. Many Christians today would rather compromise their convictions than deal with disapproval from those in the world. To resist conforming to the world's image, you must "be transformed by the renewing of your mind". How? First, fill your mind with the Word of God. Second, focus on positive, righteous, and holy things. Third, apply Biblical truth to your heart. and Fourth, practice the presence of the Lord.

They key to living a godly life is full surrender. That means we must let God have complete control over us. Is there anything in your life that doesn't please the Lord? Then Lord is looking for faithful men and women who will stand up for truth in a world that is increasingly hostile toward the gospel.

This message spoke to me so much and I'm thankful that even though I can't be with other believers in church, God still gives me His message at home.

Have a great Sunday,
Kim

2008-11-09T14:25:00.000-08:00

This is a picture of our home. It's rather blurry sorry for that. This picture was taken this spring so everything is a little dead looking other than the green grass. I was going to post one of my recent pics but everything in that picture also looked gloomy since it's fall. So I chose the green grass!

Living life,

Kim

Boys and their Legos

2008-11-08T19:51:00.000-08:00

Benjamin spent quite a bit of time working on this Lego and is he is so proud of it. Being only 5 and just starting to enjoy building it's a big deal. "Mom, you really need to take a picture of this!" he said.

Not far behind was Joshua with the Trebuchet that he built. He tested it and it really works! It can launch a poor little Lego guy from the sunporch through the kitchen and into the livingroom! Cool if you are a boy!!

Boys are great fun.

Kim

November Birthdays

2008-11-08T15:12:00.000-08:00

Noah is 3yrs old today. He was so happy and surprised to have the whole family singing to him!

Larry's birthday was Sunday and he got a nice saw and some other tools.

I really enjoy birthdays....to see the children's eyes light up and to enjoy the grandparents' company.

Have a wonderful evening.
Kim

Daniel at Bible Quiz

2008-11-08T14:52:00.000-08:00

This year Daniel and other teens from our church are studying the book of Luke. The gospels are my favorite and I really like helping him memorize verses. I like quizzing only for the fact that they are hiding God's word in their heart....not for winning or a trophy.

Daniel did well but messed up a few quotes and we just laughed and had a good time.

Daniel is the one with the hat. He lives in hats. His best friend is Matthew way on the left. They have a really good relationship.

Go Team!!!

Resting in Jesus,

Kim

One tired boy and pooch.

2008-11-07T18:24:00.000-08:00

We were all watching a movie and the next thing we know Benjamin is sound asleep with Sunny on his lap.

These nice days are sure fun but boy do they wear you out.

My son Daniel has Bible quizzing in the morning so maybe we'll post about his day tomarrow.

Goodnight,

Kim

Indian Summer Days

2008-11-07T17:41:00.000-08:00

Benjamin and Noah have had such fun these last few days. The weather has been so nice here in Ohio. The older boys have been helping their dad with the outside cleaning and raking of leaves.

I want to thank Ellen for teaching me more about uploading. This is great! Thank you!!

Have a great weekend.
Resting in Jesus,
Kim

My hope for this blog?!

2008-11-07T17:34:00.000-08:00

My hope for this blog was for it to be a memory of family times. Well, as you can see I haven't been here lately. I hope to do better as I try and figure this blog thing out. I'm having trouble uploading photos...... and this seems to be delaying my progress because I like to use photos. I enjoy looking at other blogs and all their pictures! Soooo here goes try number 2!
Kim

Monday Madness

2008-04-14T05:06:00.000-07:00

Every Monday seems the same. It seems the to-do list is overwhelming. Things I need to catch up on from the weekend, and also things I need to prepare for the week ahead. While doing my devotions, I ran across this quote from Elisabeth Elliott:

Title: Time for God's Will
Author: Elisabeth Elliot
One reason we are so harried and hurried is that we make yesterday and tomorrow our business, when all that legitimately concerns us is today. If we really have too much to do, there are some items on the agenda which God did not put there. Let us submit the list to Him and ask Him to indicate which items we must delete. There is always time to do the will of God. If we are too busy to do that, we are too busy.
Lord, help me to take your yoke on my shoulder, not a yoke of my own making. May I learn from You to be gentle and humblehearted. May I find that your load is light.

I think the highlighted section above is sooooo important! How many things do I put on my list that God never wanted me to do in the first place. May God show me what is truly His agenda for my day!!

Resting in Him,
Kim

2008-04-13T22:13:00.001-07:00

Let me introduce my family starting from top left: Joshua (10), Larry (my wonderful husband) holding Sunny (our spoiled dog), Daniel (15), Erika (20) holding Noah (1.5) Me holding Benjamin (5), Not pictured are two beautiful girls awaiting us in Heaven, Emily (8) and Katie (1). This was our Christmas picture for 2007.

This is the first!!!

2008-04-13T20:47:00.000-07:00

I've wanted to do this for a long while and I finally just did it!! I hope you will be encouraged as you read about my family. This blog is meant to be a journal of our life. I am a Christian and I have views that may not sit well with others. If you find that this is to be true, please don't comment just move on.