When I was in a high school, I was big time into “Youth Group.” That’s what we called church for teenagers back then. Partly because it was expected by my parents and partly because I actually liked it, I attended every Sunday morning worship service, every retreat, every camp. It was my jam for most […]
I’ve been having so much fun writing for the Portland Moms Blog! In case you missed it, here are a few of my favorite articles that I wrote this summer: Why I Won’t Tell You About My Son’s Real Mom 28 Signs You May be a BOY Mom Nine Steps to a Child-Free Vacation You’re a […]
I haven’t done a book review for Friday Favorites since last fall, and I’ve got a GOOD one! I’ve been writing the review up in my head since the first few pages, and I devoured the rest of the book in just a few sittings. I like it so much that I’m giving away a copy! […]
As a part-time working mom with three kids in school, I have mixed feelings about summer vacation. I love summer itself. The season of summer. In Oregon, where we live, summer doesn’t really begin until around the 4th of July. The weather in June is a real crapshoot. Don’t plan a large picnic for 5 […]
So, I’ve been having a blast writing for Portland Moms Blog (check out my latest post about whether or not I let my daughter be a princess), but it does seem that I do not have the bandwidth to write for my own blog at the same time. So, please forgive the silence on this site […]
My oldest (aka: PFB, or Precious FirstBorn) is smart and sassy. He loves cracking jokes and making his friends laugh, but doesn’t always have a good read on the room as far as the grown-ups are concerned. If a wise-crack comes into his mind, it comes out of his mouth, and not always at the […]
It’s not secret (or surprise) that in my marriage, I’m definitely the vocal one. I’m the social secretary, the extrovert, the one with a blog, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram account. Trent has none of those things and checks his personal email about twice a month. But if I’m the mouth, then he’s definitely the hands. […]
Ok, I have a little secret. It’s a secret and it’s something that no one really talks about in the Church. I feel like a lot of you are going to judge me when I tell it to you. So, please show grace. I have a favorite book of the Bible. THERE, I said it! […]
Is it just me? Do you have certain problems in your life, and in the daytime they are bothersome, but at night they are LIFE SHATTERING? I have such insomnia due to over-thinking that I have certainly lost weeks worth of sleep. Usually I fall asleep just fine, but if I am awoken for any reason (usually […]
If you didn’t read part 1, check it out here. So, I’ve been thinking a lot about the comments people shared with me and why so many people that don’t usually respond took the time to jot something down. I have a lot of thoughts, but they don’t necessarily come in an orderly fashion. […]