I am so thankful that this winter we have found a healthy balance of activities for our kids.  So many families struggle with feelings of bu...

Occasionally, I am tempted to feel overwhelmed by all the needs and hurting in the world.  The overachiever in me sometimes feels restrai...

Recently, G-Bear confessed to us that she likes to get 100% on her weekly spelling tests.  She is working really hard in first grade this ye...

This weekend, while we were up at the lake, Papa took a moment to sit and enjoy the view. Unless you look carefully,  you might not n...

Recently, T and I were braving the TSA line at an airport on our way to a family reunion.  The kids knew their routine and were doing a grea...