What do a captain’s hat, sunglasses, and a pair of platform shoes have in common?The makings of our costumes for the 1970’s themed birthday party we attended on Saturday! Now, can you guess WHO we were impersonating? Captain and Tennille, of course! I’m sure you are quite familiar with their music and weekly television show…..from… Read More Are We Really That Old?
So, I just wanted to share two fun surprises I have received in the past week or so. First off…daffodils! It was my turn to host homeschool group yesterday, and my friend Aimee and her daughter Carol arrived with a bunch of daffodils. They were all closed up, but overnight opened up so beautifully and… Read More Spring Surprises
A few weeks ago, Robert and I were so saddened to receive the news of Dr. Harold Hoehner’s death. Dr. Hoehner had been a renowned professor of New Testament studies at Dallas Theological Seminary for 42 years. I had the privilege of meeting Dr. Hoehner about 18 years ago when I went home with his… Read More A Great Loss
I was so excited to receive a very special package in the mail this week….a much-anticipated copy of a new Bible study called Capture My Heart, Lord. It is a nine-session study focusing on Christlike characteristics of the heart as well as historical women who embodied them. I can’t wait to get started, and I’m… Read More Big Accomplishment By a Dear Friend
We left a little earlier for our annual trip to Texas and Oklahoma this year. For the first time ever, we traveled on Christmas Day and got to spend the day after with my whole family. Here we are at my dad’s house with sister Melissa and her three kids, sister Melinda – home from… Read More Christmas Catch Up
I had a great time running the Hot Chocolate Run again this year in Northampton, MA. Last year, I ran it with Kory, but I don’t think he’s run since – except for football practice, so he wasn’t up for running this year. Instead, I got to run it with a bunch of wonderful ladies… Read More Hot Chocolate 5K Run
My friend Jenny in Texas just started a little business making these wonderful “word hangings.” Some of them hang from a line like mine, and some are on wreaths. They are so beautiful and creative – each letter is mounted on a page from an old book! I believe mine is mounted on pages from… Read More You Need One (or more) Of These!
I didn’t even remember planting pumpkins in the spring, but a few weeks back I noticed an unfamiliar plant growing up into the tomatoes. It was near the squash, so I thought it was some sort of mutant zucchini – round and light green. Later it became dark green and took on a more familiar… Read More News From the Pumpkin Patch
I’ve mentioned her before here, here, and here. Miss Riggs was my 6th, 7th, and 8th grade Spanish teacher. I tried signing up for home economics as a junior high elective every year, and somehow always ended up back in Spanish class with Miss Riggs. I know the reason now. The Lord knew I needed… Read More Africa: A Life Altering Adventure
Been meaning to post this one for awhile. I received another care package of avocados a few weeks back! So exciting. The return address was San Antonio, TX and there was a nice note inside telling me to enjoy them – but no name. It didn’t take me too long – a quick email –… Read More Avocado Avalanche