"I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you. Remain in me, as I also remain in ... Read More about Grapes and BIG ch-ch-changes!
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A cheerful giver
"When life is most demanding, and you give cheerfully in spite of that, that is love at its best." -Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta ... Read More about A cheerful giver
My husband isn’t my girl friend
That's probably a terrifically terrible title for this blog post, but if you read the post I think you'll see what I mean. Especially if you're one of my girl friends. :) I am married to my best friend. But he is a different kind of friend. Michael isn't one of my girl friends--he's ... Read More about My husband isn’t my girl friend
Some good readin’ – The “First” Edition
I don't spend hours and hours a week reading blogs, but I do happen to stumble across a few gems every week... This week's good readin': The Joys of Raising a Smart Alec Seven Year Old Boy-Part 2, on It's Almost Naptime!! Our Favorite Read Alouds on Grace Full Mama Yep, there are only two this ... Read More about Some good readin’ – The “First” Edition
Cookie dough brownies
Do you want to be famous? Do you want to bring a huge smile to the face of any normal sweet-eating human being? Then try this recipe I adapted from Blossoming Joy and Brown Eyed Baker. It's pretty awesome. :) The cookie dough has no eggs in it, so there's no guilt when you lick ... Read More about Cookie dough brownies
More Gabriel fishy-ness
A pair o' Francos We've got ourselves a crawfish-eatin' toddler, folks Having more fun than all the rest of us put together Hanging out with Mimi Sitting with Papa ... Read More about More Gabriel fishy-ness
Don’t buy me a house plant…
I never thought I of all people would get into lawn care. Heck, I've mowed the backyard once. In my life. (After that, Michael said he'd just take care of it. My talents are better used corralling the children, I suppose. To say it tactfully. :) And you know, I just realized that my house has ... Read More about Don’t buy me a house plant…
Fishy, happy Franklets
Gabriel is o-fish-ally a little fish! He LOVES being in the water. I have a feeling we will be visiting the neighborhood pool a lot this summer. At least, I hope so. Last summer, he wasn't very keen on the pool. Which was fine with me, since I was hugely pregnant and it was a gargantuan effort of ... Read More about Fishy, happy Franklets
Delighting in your children
I make it a point to gush about my kids. To everyone. It's not hard to gush about my kids. It just...comes out of me. They're delightful children. So cute. They're gorgeous actually. And they have sweet smiles and good hearts and kind eyes. And some seriously cute feet. I'm absolutely in love with ... Read More about Delighting in your children