It just so happens that this week’s Thankful Thursday lands on Thanksgiving. It’s a double-whammy of gratefulness. 1)Family. All my family is now on the west coast, so this will be my first holiday season without seeing anyone on my side. (To clarify, we’re all saving for my brother’s Maui wedding in September, so holiday travel Continue reading

It’s that time of the week again! So thankful this week for… 1)Fire Pits. Hot dogs, sausages and s’mores cooked over a fire and under the stars. Simply grand. (And Paxton know adores graham crackers.) 2)Girlfriends. And the freedom to be who you really are around them without judgment. 3)Transparency. There are few Christian leaders out there who Continue reading

Why is it that I can be disciplined in only one area of life at a time? It’s so easy to come up with the excuses, the reasons why it’s so hard – I’ve got so much to do in a day. Two kids. Freelance work. Cleaning house. Grocery shopping. Cooking dinner. Making lunches. Helping Continue reading

Besides Candra, this week I’m thankful for: 1)Starbucks. For the sinful treat of their Salted Caramel Hot Cocoa (or Salted Caramel Mocha for an espresso shooter in it).  2)Traveling Hair Stylists. My hair stylist of six-plus years has been making trips periodically up here to the mountains to bring joy to our hairs. After Sunday’s visit my hair Continue reading

In keeping with my new tradition (thanks Candra!), here is the second installment of what I’m thankful for this week: 1)Radio Shack. They had a generic camera battery charger for my camera (since the original one is packed up in storage somewhere). I can once again take pictures of my children! 2)Kindle. There are now free games available, and I Continue reading