tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-368268372012-01-25T21:32:32.549-06:00Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459630734943678141noreply@blogger.comBlogger13001100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826837.post-60828935641547416902012-01-25T21:12:00.000-06:002012-01-25T21:12:26.794-06:00

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459630734943678141noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826837.post-85930439893774429572012-01-25T13:20:00.001-06:002012-01-25T13:20:24.060-06:00

This week, the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance is introducing Love Blooms in Winter Harvest House Publishers (January 1, 2012) by Lori Copeland ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Lori lives in the beautiful Ozarks with her husband Lance. Lance and Lori have three sons, three daughter-in-laws, and six wonderful grandchildren, and two great-granddaughters. Lance and Lori are very involved in

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459630734943678141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826837.post-66058747786713890152012-01-20T21:23:00.000-06:002012-01-20T21:23:00.624-06:00

What have been up to recently? Lots of stuff. :) But here's the most fun stuff!! Taking care of babies: Emily & Jenna are like 2 mini mothers. :) It is too cute...I can imagine that our new baby will get a LOT of "mothering" when he/she arrives!! ;) Shovelling and enjoying the warm winter weather(and yep, this was BEFORE the temperatures dipped to -40!!) And...just being cute. There's something

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459630734943678141noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826837.post-45468292312537374192012-01-05T15:18:00.000-06:002012-01-05T15:18:09.234-06:00

I thought it was about time for another pregnancy photo! Only 3 more months to go! Although I do feel rather large when I look in the mirror, I really don't think about my big tummy too much. ;) I'm much to busy taking care of three other little blessings! Pregnancy-wise though I feel amazing...best so far - and I am convinced it is due to the GAPS diet that I am following. My energy level has

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459630734943678141noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826837.post-15009121979864191452012-01-03T22:57:00.001-06:002012-01-03T22:57:26.344-06:00

This week, the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance is introducing The Rose of Winslow Street Bethany House (January 1, 2012) by Elizabeth Camden ABOUT THE AUTHOR: A research librarian and associate professor, Elizabeth Camden has a master’s in history from the University of Virginia and a master’s in library science from Indiana University. She has published several articles

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459630734943678141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826837.post-39082933913040092102012-01-02T21:55:00.000-06:002012-01-02T21:55:33.883-06:00

Thought I'd put up a few little snapshots of our Christmas this past year. :) We spent it at home with just the 5 of us, and it was a fabulously fun and relaxing day! I love spending Christmas at home without having to rush & run & pack & travel every year...so here's a little taste of it: Emily...and our Christmas tree. :) Our birthday cake for Jesus! (It was a "special" cake this year - frozen

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459630734943678141noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826837.post-63686197734720307512012-01-02T14:10:00.002-06:002012-01-02T14:10:20.406-06:00

This week, the  Christian Fiction Blog Alliance  is introducing  The Maid of Fairbourne Hall  Bethany House (January 1, 2012)  by  Julie Klassen    ABOUT THE AUTHOR:   Julie worked in publishing for sixteen years (first in advertising, then as a fiction editor) and now writes full time. Two of her books, The Girl in the Gatehouse and The Silent Governess won the Christy Award for

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459630734943678141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826837.post-15569295601951611002011-12-22T15:14:00.000-06:002011-12-22T15:14:12.203-06:00

Tate and Emily were able to sing a song together at the Christmas program at church this year! There's something about a stage and a microphone that takes away all shyness. ;) Here's the video of them singing during the Christmas program...and Merry Christmas!

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459630734943678141noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826837.post-69589319911086481792011-12-05T14:10:00.000-06:002011-12-05T14:10:02.677-06:00

This afternoon we were talking with Emily...she has been saying that she wants to tell Jesus she loves him (aka - become a Christian) recently. But we're just not sure if she totally understands it yet without her big brother Tate prompting her on with the right answers. :) So when she said it again today, Daddy was talking with her about it and going over how we get to heaven, etc. and after

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459630734943678141noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826837.post-68599950117829422062011-12-02T14:54:00.000-06:002011-12-02T14:54:53.563-06:00

Time to stop being silent here...for today anyways. :) Lately life has just been more of a priority than blogging on here and that's a good thing in my opinion! I've been wanting to share our latest "adventure" for a while though. As most of you who've read my blog earlier know, Tate has been told that he has "Geographic Tongue" - basically a continually peeling & raw tongue in his case. AND

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459630734943678141noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826837.post-39181046455507760172011-11-21T08:43:00.002-06:002011-11-21T08:43:23.339-06:00

This week, the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance is introducing Promise Brides Barbour Books (November 1, 2011) by S. Dionne Moore ABOUT THE AUTHOR: S. Dionne Moore resides in South Central PA with her family. She is a weekly contributor to The Borrowed Book where she posts tips on the writing life, recipes, and teaches on various writing-related subjects. In addition to

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459630734943678141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826837.post-65377890902387793782011-11-16T11:45:00.000-06:002011-11-16T11:42:42.494-06:00

Jonathan often likes to play guitar and sing with the kids after supper...and they LOVE IT and always beg for more - especially "If You're Happy and You Know It!" :) Actions are always a lot of fun too!! Take a look... :) I May Never March in the Infantry: And of course, a (short!!) version of If You're Happy and you Know it!! Their favorite one is: "If you're happy and you know it, run

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459630734943678141noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826837.post-82021370773556556912011-11-16T11:42:00.000-06:002011-11-16T11:42:09.991-06:00

This week, the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance is introducing Long Trail Home Moody Publishers; New Edition edition (November 1, 2011) by Vickie McDonough ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Vickie McDonough is an award-winning author of twenty-four books and novellas. Her books have won the Inspirational Reader’s Choice Contest, Texas Gold, the ACFW Noble Theme contest, and she has been a

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459630734943678141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826837.post-43769129264391499642011-11-04T21:26:00.000-06:002011-11-04T21:26:43.300-06:00

The winner of a copy of I Believe in You is: Comment #3 - Hillary Congrats! You'll have 72 hours to contact me before a new winner is chosen.

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459630734943678141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826837.post-19773921093959953312011-10-22T19:36:00.000-06:002011-10-22T19:36:34.637-06:00

I finally had a few seconds today to take a pregnancy photo. The 1st one...obviously I'm not as 'dedicated' as I was with baby #1, 2, or even 3. :) I am about 3 1/2 months pregnant here - or 16 weeks if you prefer to go by that. I feel like I am at least 6 months pregnant! haha...really though, doesn't it look big to you? Ah well...I hear it gets bigger faster with every baby...and that

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459630734943678141noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826837.post-88380978504633324192011-10-21T21:02:00.000-06:002011-10-21T21:02:55.283-06:00

Reading books with our kids is an important part of our lives. There's nothing more relaxing than snuggling up on the couch and reading some stories together - and it truly is a restful break for both myself and the kids! Marianne Richmond is an author that I recently discovered, but are really enjoying. Her books portray great messages, have colorful yet touching illustrations and are just a joy

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459630734943678141noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826837.post-67929351557808717952011-10-18T20:09:00.000-06:002011-10-18T20:09:28.112-06:00

The winners of The Homeschool Planner are: Comment #1 - Heather Comment #2 - SFA Adventures Congrats ladies! (P.S. If anyone else wants a copy - the author offered to give away FIVE copies! But we only had 2 entrants...so if anyone else is interested, leave a comment ASAP and you'll "win" one too!

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459630734943678141noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826837.post-20096598213870048852011-10-04T22:03:00.000-06:002011-10-04T22:03:18.954-06:00

...Baby #4!! :) Some of you who read my blog already know this...but I thought I should write it for those blogger friends of mine that live father away, etc. Yes...baby #4 is on the way. :) Due at the beginning of April! We are so excited...Tate is especially excited too. I think he is secretly hoping for a brother so that he'll have someone to share his bedroom with someday! And Emily...she

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459630734943678141noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826837.post-31859075060505861362011-10-04T21:58:00.002-06:002011-10-04T21:58:36.668-06:00

This week, the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance is introducing House of Secrets Bethany House (October 1, 2011) by Tracie Peterson ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Tracie Peterson is the bestselling, award-winning author of more than 85 novels. She received her first book contract in November, 1992 and saw A Place To Belong published in February 1993 with Barbour Publishings' Heartsong Presents.

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459630734943678141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826837.post-10973104740169421572011-10-03T13:31:00.000-06:002011-10-03T13:31:50.630-06:00

Fall is a beautiful season...even though it does mean that winter is coming! But I still love the colors of fall.... And I love those cute kids...and we can't wait to eat those delicious pumpkins that grew in our garden this year!!! Hope you're enjoying fall too...

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459630734943678141noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826837.post-59485762113268293312011-10-03T13:25:00.002-06:002011-10-03T13:25:18.078-06:00

This week, the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance is introducing The Mercy Bethany House (September 6, 2011) by Beverly Lewis ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Beverly's first venture into adult fiction is the best-selling trilogy, The Heritage of Lancaster County, including The Shunning, a suspenseful saga of Katie Lapp, a young Amish woman drawn to the modern world by secrets from her past. The

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459630734943678141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826837.post-75980198861085770582011-09-21T20:08:00.000-06:002011-09-21T20:08:37.540-06:00

So the first year of homeschooling in our home has begun! And it is going fairly smoothly so far...thanks to some advance planning. Just as I was sitting down to plan the year, or at least attempt to figure out how it was all going to work, I received an offer to review a Printable Homeschool Planner...aka - a dream come true for a mom who LOVES to plan and be on top of things! :) The Homeschool

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459630734943678141noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826837.post-47675104713724238402011-09-21T13:14:00.000-06:002011-09-21T13:14:23.236-06:00

Fall is a gorgeous season. All the colors...bales, apples, pumpkins...you know, all that great fall stuff! :) The only thing I don't like about fall is that it means that winter is next! Oh well...for now we are enjoying fall... And the bike - can you believe that Emily won a the grand prize at the town library for their summer reading program? She won a bike! Wow! (As you can see, the bike is

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459630734943678141noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826837.post-41182307641260043402011-09-21T13:04:00.001-06:002011-09-21T13:04:12.006-06:00

This week, the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance is introducing Naomi's Gift Zondervan (September 12, 2011) by Amy Clipston ABOUT THE AUTHOR: From Amy: A native of New Jersey, I’ve been writing for as long as I can remember. I often joke that my fiction writing “career” began in elementary school as I wrote and shared silly stories with a close friend. In 1991, I graduated from

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459630734943678141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826837.post-4295021007407975572011-09-13T21:46:00.000-06:002011-09-13T21:46:29.196-06:00

Who needs a hairdresser when you have sisters?! haha. :) Poor Tate...have a feeling he might be in for a lot more "hair-do's" in the next while from Emily, and soon Jenna! Good thing his hair is too short to do much with. ;) He's such a good sport too...letting Emily brush and comb his hair and pretend to put a hair tie in!

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459630734943678141noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826837.post-49668080729917574252011-09-13T21:42:00.002-06:002011-09-13T21:42:15.289-06:00

This week, the  Christian Fiction Blog Alliance  is introducing  The Doctor's Lady  Bethany House (September 1, 2011)  by  Jody Hedlund    ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Jody has written novels for the last 18 years (with a hiatus when her children were young). After many years of writing and honing her skills, she finally garnered national attention with her double final in the Genesis Contest, a

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459630734943678141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826837.post-40657220128493666072011-09-11T21:36:00.000-06:002011-09-11T21:35:42.556-06:00

Here's Tate's interview! You might have to turn the volume up a bit to hear him...he's got such a quiet voice (sometimes!) :) You can sure tell the personality differences between him and Emily when you watch their 2 video's, huh? Tate's much more serious...and quieter...and thoughtful in what he says. Emily just SAYS IT! haha...and she's got quite a bunch of expression that goes along

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459630734943678141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826837.post-58071957632085776812011-09-11T21:35:00.001-06:002011-09-11T21:35:01.401-06:00

This week, the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance is introducing Wings of A Dream Bethany House (September 1, 2011) by Anne Mateer ABOUT THE AUTHOR: While I have been writing for what feels like my whole life, I began seriously studying the craft in 2000. Since then I have completed five novels, had several pieces published in local periodicals, attended six writing conferences

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459630734943678141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826837.post-57058897427195271862011-09-07T21:05:00.000-06:002011-09-07T21:05:00.638-06:00

Here's Emily's first day of school Interview. :) I have to laugh at some of her answers...she's a hoot! Enjoy! Tate's will be coming soon....

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459630734943678141noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826837.post-46974984349291404102011-09-06T22:34:00.001-06:002011-09-06T22:35:30.208-06:00

Today was our FIRST day ever of officially beginning the homeschooling journey. I'm SO thrilled to be homeschooling...I cannot even begin to imagine having to send Tate off to school...and I feel so blessed to be able to homeschool our kids. Anyways...Kindergarten began today. And it was SO easy! haha. :) Honestly...most of the first stuff is review...and he knows it...and the amount that he has

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459630734943678141noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826837.post-4828215589644062192011-09-06T22:22:00.001-06:002011-09-06T22:22:29.811-06:00

This week, the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance is introducing To Have and to Hold Bethany House (September 1, 2011) by Tracie Peterson and Judith Miller ABOUT THE AUTHORS: Tracie Peterson is the bestselling, award-winning author of more than 85 novels. She received her first book contract in November, 1992 with Barbour Publishings' Heartsong Presents. She wrote exclusively

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459630734943678141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826837.post-36755353804164776242011-09-04T23:58:00.001-06:002011-09-04T23:58:30.543-06:00

This week, the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance is introducing A Whisper of Peace Bethany House (September 1, 2011) by Kim Vogel Sawyer ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Kim Vogel Sawyer is the author of fifteen novels, including several CBA and ECPA bestsellers. Her books have won the ACFW Book of the Year Award, the Gayle Wilson Award of Excellence, and the Inspirational Readers Choice

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459630734943678141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826837.post-41574128164284448482011-08-31T06:50:00.000-06:002011-08-31T06:50:20.640-06:00

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459630734943678141noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826837.post-61302730194421375812011-08-31T06:48:00.002-06:002011-08-31T06:48:33.338-06:00

This week, the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance is introducing The Survivor Avon Inspire; Original edition (August 30, 2011) by Shelley Shepard Gray ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Shelley Shepard Gray is the beloved author of the Sisters of the Heart series, including Hidden, Wanted, and Forgiven. Before writing, she was a teacher in both Texas and Colorado. She now writes full time and

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459630734943678141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826837.post-57739589803368591622011-08-25T22:03:00.000-06:002011-08-25T22:03:56.902-06:00

Just two pics of our little Emily... ...Sitting in a tree, as cute as can be! ;) ...and who says you can't sleep while you're "standing"?!

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459630734943678141noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826837.post-4666494518774397712011-08-20T14:31:00.000-06:002011-08-20T14:31:34.793-06:00

From Thomas Nelson: One of the highlights of our days in the Fiction department at Thomas Nelson? Receiving reader letters—either directly addressed to us or passed along from our talented authors. It’s critical to be reminded that at the end of our long days acquiring, editing, designing, selling, marketing, and publicizing books, those stories are reaching readers, striking nerves, changing

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459630734943678141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826837.post-46555523940889134332011-08-17T07:10:00.000-06:002011-08-17T07:10:35.665-06:00

This past weekend we celebrated Tate's 5th birthday!! So hard to believe that he FIVE years old already!! :) It was such a fun celebration though. Two families from the previous place we lived came out to celebrate with us (they drove FOUR hours each to be here!! :) ), and it was SO fun, and made the day/weekend SO very special. :) Here's a few pics of our birthday - complete with a Garbage Dump/

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459630734943678141noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826837.post-29216009996897273362011-08-10T21:40:00.001-06:002011-08-10T21:41:48.088-06:00

She just loves to dress up...and is just such a fun little character!! :) Always smiling and happy...it rubs off and makes me happy too. :)

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459630734943678141noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826837.post-72085111479007884522011-07-31T21:38:00.003-06:002011-07-31T21:50:34.150-06:00

Today we were delivered a new "family member." :) I've always wanted a pet for the kids...but not an indoor pet...and not fish. I never, ever thought of a bunny though! They are low maintenance, stay outside year-round, can be held, petted, fed, etc. And hey, we even got a harness to take her for a walk! haha. :) I love it! This bunny was given to us by a couple from our church along with the

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459630734943678141noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826837.post-198583876540624822011-07-24T21:47:00.001-06:002011-07-24T21:50:34.287-06:00

Eating green onions straight out of the garden...without even pulling them off the plant! :) (So it's not just gophers that are nibbling away on garden goodness! haha. :) )

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459630734943678141noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826837.post-70917723871907569582011-07-24T21:45:00.002-06:002011-07-24T21:45:42.138-06:00

This week, the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance is introducing Canary Island Song Howard Books; Original edition (July 5, 2011) by Robin Jones Gunn ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Robin Jones Gunn was born in Wisconsin and lived on a dairy farm until her family moved to southern California when she was five years old. She grew up in Orange County and spent her summers at Newport Beach with friends from

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459630734943678141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826837.post-84421160057759690102011-07-18T20:49:00.005-06:002011-07-18T21:00:42.497-06:00

We've been so busy enjoying the GORGEOUS HOT summer weather! Have I ever mentioned how much I LOVE summer?!?!?! I could live in +30 C. weather all year. :) I just love summer and all the fun things there are to do...here's a few that we've enjoyed recently:Tate & Emily had a camp-out in the camper with Daddy one night...and yes, they camped in our backyard...but according to them it was SO fun,

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459630734943678141noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826837.post-75824559246687566462011-06-28T22:04:00.007-06:002011-06-28T22:35:44.615-06:00

You know how summer just seems so busy sometimes?? And it just flies by and you haven't even done 1/2 the things you were wanting to do with your kids?? Well, I recently read on a blog (can't remember which one now!) of a really great idea and decided to make it a part of our summer too. I printed out a list of FUN summer activities to do and folded them all up and put them in a dish. Most days

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459630734943678141noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826837.post-86732614138883391662011-06-28T22:03:00.000-06:002011-06-28T22:04:18.604-06:00

This week, the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance is introducing The Protector Avon Inspire; Original edition (June 28, 2011) by Shelley Shepard Gray ABOUT THE AUTHOR:Shelley Shepard Gray is the beloved author of the Sisters of the Heart series, including Hidden, Wanted, and Forgiven. Before writing, she was a teacher in both Texas and Colorado. She now writes full time and lives in

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459630734943678141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826837.post-58669335835557353202011-06-13T21:04:00.004-06:002011-06-13T21:18:17.485-06:00

I know, it's been a while, but hey...I have a good excuse. :) We moved to a new home, and a new town...and then 10 days after moving we packed up again and travelled 9 hours to a conference (which just so happened to be right by my parent's place so we got to visit Grandma and Grandpa!) We spent 3(ish) days there and then took off for another 9 hour drive back to our new home. Then we unpacked

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459630734943678141noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826837.post-79149742690985463942011-06-06T07:58:00.001-06:002011-06-06T07:58:46.772-06:00

This week, the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance is introducing The Lady of Bolton Hill Bethany House (June 1, 2011) by Elizabeth Camden ABOUT THE AUTHOR: A research librarian and associate professor, Elizabeth Camden has a master’s in history from the University of Virginia and a master’s in library science from Indiana University. She has published several articles for academic

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459630734943678141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826837.post-13924583502886881442011-05-31T21:58:00.001-06:002011-05-31T21:58:42.083-06:00

This week, the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance is introducing Hope Rekindled Bethany House (June 1, 2011) by Tracie Peterson ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Tracie Peterson is the bestselling, award-winning author of more than 85 novels.She received her first book contract in November, 1992 and saw A Place To Belong published in February 1993 with Barbour Publishings' Heartsong Presents. She wrote

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459630734943678141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826837.post-15177876110908527282011-05-22T20:41:00.003-06:002011-05-22T21:00:04.596-06:00

...in 2 days we are moving. The packing is almost done, our house is all in boxes, cupboards are empty...It's hard to believe that it has arrived already. Today the church threw us a farewell lunch/program. It was awesome...but leaving all these fabulous people and this church that we love so much is really, really hard and sad. I know there'll be great thing waiting for us on the other end as

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459630734943678141noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826837.post-27671230151427549402011-05-19T09:21:00.007-06:002011-05-19T09:25:04.691-06:00

I read this today and found it TOO funny. :)HOW TO MAKE A WOMAN HAPPYIt's not difficult to make a woman happy.A man only needs to be:1. A friend2. A companion3. A lover4. A brother5. A father6. A master7. A chef8. An electrician9. A carpenter10. A plumber11. A mechanic12. A decorator13. A stylist14. A sexologist15. A gynecologist16. A psychologist17. A pest exterminator18. A psychiatrist19. A

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459630734943678141noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826837.post-86811798175012136782011-05-18T04:40:00.000-06:002011-05-18T05:56:14.272-06:00

Recently we went for a visit to the airport. Tate LOVES airplanes (or anything else that drives, digs or flies :) ), so we thought we'd head over to the airport to see if we could catch sight of a plane taking off or landing...or at the very least see some REAL airplanes up close! There was an airplane taking off just as we drove up, so we mostly missed seeing that, but it was still a special

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459630734943678141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826837.post-59957473436242418682011-05-17T21:48:00.000-06:002011-05-17T21:49:14.187-06:00

This week, the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance is introducing Undaunted Faith Realms (May 3, 2011) by Andrea Boeshaar ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Andrea Kuhn Boeshaar has been married for more than 30 years. She and her husband, Daniel, have three adult sons, daughters-in-law, and two precious grandchildren. Andrea's educational background includes the University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, where

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459630734943678141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826837.post-22748890954035529042011-05-09T05:55:00.000-06:002011-05-09T05:55:49.066-06:00

Going to bed...it's not usually our kids' favorite time of the day, but they don't fight it too much either. :) Our kids are at the age now where they like to say good night to everyone (several times if possible) and everything before they go to bed most nights. Now...we all know that kids are pretty smart and they can delay the inevitable with the best of us! ;) And saying good night to

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459630734943678141noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826837.post-22543764725255273562011-05-09T05:54:00.001-06:002011-05-09T05:54:40.242-06:00

This week, the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance is introducing An Unlikely Suitor Bethany House (May 1, 2011) by Nancy Moser ABOUT THE AUTHOR:Nancy Moser is the award-winning author of over twenty inspirational novels. Her genres include contemporary stories including John 3:16 and Time Lottery a Christy Award winner, and historical novels of real women-of-history including Just Jane (

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459630734943678141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826837.post-49627357222967396202011-05-04T07:03:00.001-06:002011-05-04T07:03:37.217-06:00

This week, the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance is introducing To Win Her Heart Bethany House (May 1, 2011) by Karen Witemeyer ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Karen Witemeyer is a deacon's wife and mother of three who believes the world needs more happily-ever-afters. To that end, she combines her love of bygone eras with her passion for helping women mature in Christ to craft historical romance novels

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459630734943678141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826837.post-66464631393579228572011-04-28T21:40:00.001-06:002011-04-28T22:03:09.937-06:00

Packing, packing, packing...at least somebody is enjoying it! :)

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459630734943678141noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826837.post-89574361258476136182011-04-28T21:39:00.001-06:002011-04-28T21:39:52.850-06:00

This week, the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance is introducing The Judgment Bethany House (April 5, 2011) by Beverly Lewis ABOUT THE AUTHOR:Not until her own children were well into middle school did Bev seek to publish her work, first in magazines such as Highlights for Children, Dolphin Log, and Guideposts for Kids. Her first book followed in 1993—Mountain Bikes and Garbanzo

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459630734943678141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826837.post-79377895492888398262011-04-26T21:31:00.004-06:002011-04-26T21:53:01.576-06:00

Recently...we've done a LOT of packing. Most of our house is in boxes...yet I still feel like we have a ways to go - there's always more to pack it seems! So when we're not doing this......we've been keeping busy with......horsey rides...feeding Jenna (yes! She just started to drink goats milk out of a bottle...and Tate & Emily love being a big brother and sister and help her drink it :) ...

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459630734943678141noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826837.post-15708616243638860022011-04-20T09:29:00.002-06:002011-04-20T09:33:27.088-06:00

We're so happy that spring has finally arrived...and that the snow is almost gone!! Now we just can't wait till the sandbox thaws! :)

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459630734943678141noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826837.post-63249640360928519862011-04-18T14:50:00.005-06:002011-04-18T15:10:33.628-06:00

We decided to throw an early birthday party for Emily and Jenna this year - due to moving and being gone for almost all of May! In fact...for Jenna's birthday Jonathan will be on a trip to Israel (so 1/2 way around the world!) and on Emily's birthday the moving truck is packing up ALL our stuff and we are moving to our new home. So early b-day celebrations it is! We had a very fun, low-key,

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459630734943678141noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826837.post-55045808101591769272011-04-18T07:13:00.001-06:002011-04-18T07:14:40.960-06:00

This week, the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance is introducing He Said, She Said Lighthouse Publishing (February 14, 2011) by Eddie Jones and Cindy Sproles ABOUT THE AUTHORS: Eddie Jones and Cindy Sproles are the cofounders of Christian Devotions Ministries. Their He Said, She Said devotions are syndicated in a number of newspapers across the eastern seaboard and they host the weekly He

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459630734943678141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826837.post-40529059242503413762011-04-13T07:32:00.004-06:002011-04-13T07:47:54.221-06:00

Emily enjoying her 2nd ever lollipop! (The 1st lollipop was enjoyed about a week or 2 previous). These lollipops are from YummyEarth and are SO good. I just can't bring myself to give our kids the regular suckers that are full of food coloring, artificial flavors, etc....not to mention that Tate gets quite hyper when he has food coloring! So, I've been on the search for a better lollipop, and

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459630734943678141noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826837.post-76133993399239163782011-04-11T06:48:00.000-06:002011-04-11T06:48:04.638-06:00

Today our 2 little musicians-in-the-making sang another song for special music in church. :) You can tell they are getting more and more confident up there because this time when they went up to do their song Emily pulled the little yellow foam thing off the microphone and giggled in the microphone...she thought she was being funny. haha. It was cute...it's funny how kids can be so oblivious

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459630734943678141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826837.post-50288285406815272782011-04-11T06:47:00.001-06:002011-04-11T06:47:38.015-06:00

This week, the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance is introducing Tea For Two Harvest House Publishers (April 1, 2011) by Trish Perry ABOUT THE AUTHOR:A word from our Author: I started writing short stories—pretty bad ones. And I started taking creative writing courses to round out my degree. So I was in classes full of people just like me—lousy writers. But we were learning!Then the Lord

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459630734943678141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826837.post-91528552094464516532011-04-06T07:21:00.001-06:002011-04-06T07:22:51.133-06:00

The snow's melting...the birds are singing...spring is in the air and we can taste summer just around the bend! :)

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459630734943678141noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826837.post-36616345987764655122011-03-29T22:54:00.002-06:002011-03-29T22:56:42.551-06:00

This is the 2nd set of cute matching dresses I have for our girls. :) They were so sweet in them! (and yes...isn't it funny that Jenna looks TALLER than Emily in this picture even though she is 2 years younger?! When I measure them back to back standing up they actually are not too far apart in height...Jenna is very tall for her age and Emily is on the shorter side. Just goes to show that we're

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459630734943678141noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826837.post-74221305185747888602011-03-27T20:20:00.003-06:002011-03-27T20:55:04.334-06:00

This week we tried a new snack idea, and it was soooo yummy that I just had to share it with you!! I found it over here at Confessions of a Homeschooler. Her blog is AWESOME! There are soooo many good resources and ideas on it - even for people who don't homeschool. :)Fruit Salsa & Cinnamon Tortilla ChipsIngredientsSalsa: You can use any fruit you like, but this is what the orignial recipe

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459630734943678141noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826837.post-25053525659457851902011-03-25T20:20:00.002-06:002011-03-25T20:29:27.903-06:00

Jenna is such a little character...and has been right from the start! Tate and Emily were (and still are!) very much alike personality wise. But baby #3 changed it all! :) Jenna is generally a pretty quiet baby...though she has started to "talk" more and definitely has a little temper at times. I just LOVE seeing her personality appear more and more all the time though. Her favorite things

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459630734943678141noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826837.post-50951914793768005302011-03-19T20:48:00.003-06:002011-03-19T21:17:46.633-06:00

Emily has been very into "reading" recently...and it's super cute. :) She reads to Jenna, she reads to babies, and of course she reads to herself too! I always loved to read when I was a kid (still do...though there's not much time for it these days :) ). I hope she always loves to read too...A fun little movie of Emily reading to Jenna (or at least trying to!! Jenna seems to think that the book

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459630734943678141noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826837.post-1475286219657701732011-03-16T06:46:00.002-06:002011-03-16T06:50:19.557-06:00

Jenna "sorting" her clothes! :) :) Tate and his best buddy...we are going to miss you SO much Josiah!!Dress-up! A biking princess??

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459630734943678141noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826837.post-85351612350053818872011-03-15T22:33:00.001-06:002011-03-15T22:33:39.357-06:00

This week, the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance is introducing The Caregiver Avon Inspire; Original edition (March 8, 2011) by Shelley Shepard Gray ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Shelley Shepard Gray is the beloved author of the Sisters of the Heart series, including Hidden, Wanted, and Forgiven. Before writing, she was a teacher in both Texas and Colorado. She now writes full time and lives in

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459630734943678141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826837.post-8041575441076185202011-03-08T21:03:00.003-06:002011-03-08T21:15:31.502-06:00

It's been a long journey to get where we are today! Jonathan has been looking for a new job (senior pastor) for about a year now. It's a sloooooow process! We recently candidated at a church several hours from where we currently are and they've asked Jonathan and I to come and lead/be a part of their church. Sooo, this Sunday Jonathan resigned from his current youth pastor position and now our

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459630734943678141noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826837.post-26418652215303418032011-03-07T07:37:00.001-06:002011-03-07T07:37:42.164-06:00

This week, the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance is introducing Hearts Aglow Bethany House (March 1, 2011) by Tracie Peterson ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Tracie Peterson is the bestselling, award-winning author of more than 85 novels.She received her first book contract in November, 1992 and saw A Place To Belong published in February 1993 with Barbour Publishings' Heartsong Presents. She wrote

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459630734943678141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826837.post-90179701632314531492011-03-04T22:31:00.003-06:002011-03-04T22:52:53.174-06:00

I LOVE homemade meals and food...and I LOVE to make my own homemade food. Then I can add the kinds of ingredients I want and I know exactly what is in our food. :) So...I recently spent my Christmas money and bought a Nutrimill Grain Mill from CSN stores (it was the cheapest price I could find...plus I had a promo code I could use to make it even less expensive). It came in the mail this week...

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459630734943678141noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826837.post-29955764389392144042011-02-24T14:04:00.002-06:002011-02-24T14:24:11.893-06:00

I know I haven't been too faithful at updating this blog recently...but we've been busy. And sick. And busy. :) So since I have a few free minutes I thought I'd post a quick (and very random ;) ) post! We went out for a Valentine's Day supper...all together as a whole family. It was lots of fun...Tate and Emily think eating at a restaurant is pretty special...and well, it is pretty special for us

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459630734943678141noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826837.post-76935690878737926332011-02-09T21:12:00.004-06:002011-02-09T21:36:09.741-06:00

Most of you know that we've had some health issues in our family for the past while...especially with Tate and his (so-called) Geographic Tongue, along with what we thought was yeast infection related issues. We went for our 1st appt. to a clinic where they do a live blood and dry blood analysis...and found that he had a TON of bacteria in his blood which was taking all of the nutrients/vitamins

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459630734943678141noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826837.post-33688637303443452882011-02-07T09:55:00.003-06:002011-02-07T13:10:03.458-06:00

1. Saftey while driving...even though the roads were/are icy!2. VERY encouraging news about Tate and myself at the Dr.'s appointment3. Being able to go back to more a "normal" diet. :)4. Getting a new & improved way to do our budgeting5. Cute braids in Emily's hair6. Beautiful weather (above zero!)7. Taking Tate & Emily outside to play while Jenna was napping (first time I've done it this winter!

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459630734943678141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826837.post-39627932726452835282011-02-03T15:14:00.003-06:002011-02-03T15:20:36.067-06:00

Jenna's no longer content to just crawl around...nope - she likes to STAND now. By herself. And she likes to crawl OVER and THROUGH anything she can find. Yesterday alone she got herself stuck behind the TV, crawled overtop of a ride-on car and bumped her head because she fell off the other side, tipped our little toy/music table toy over on top of herself because she was trying to stand and

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459630734943678141noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826837.post-44745409567416950212011-02-01T20:53:00.003-06:002011-02-01T23:19:24.854-06:00

This past Sunday Tate and Emily did another little song together for special music in church. And the best part is that they love it (especially Tate :) ). He's been begging to sing in church again every since he did it the first time in December. Here they are singing to Jesus :) ......They just melt my heart when they sing together so sweetly like this!

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459630734943678141noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826837.post-18063655828983418572011-02-01T07:52:00.000-06:002011-02-01T15:29:29.951-06:00

I've come to claim the kitchen as "my space". :) After all...I spend a lot of time here in the kitchen...it's where I cook, make snacks, wash dishes, and the kitchen table is where we do homeschool, eat snacks, eat meals, do crafts/art projects, play playdough and more. Yes, a lot of my time is spent right here in the kitchen...and I love it. It helps of course that our kitchen has beautiful oak

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459630734943678141noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826837.post-64762861921352687832011-01-25T21:34:00.004-06:002011-01-25T21:38:07.780-06:00

Our littlest princess...(that big brother is just SO funny ;) )

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459630734943678141noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826837.post-35703555119352881332011-01-24T20:21:00.003-06:002011-01-24T20:27:57.535-06:00

1. A fun grocery shopping trip with Emily2. Seeing Tate "teach" Emily the lowercase abc's!3. The willingness of our kids to do their chores4. Piles of CLEAN laundry laying on the floor :)5. An impromtu playdate6. A husband who's good with math/numbers7. The grater clearing our street this morning8. Tate starting to catch onto letter sounds this week9. Homemade hummus10. Emily deciding to read ME

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459630734943678141noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826837.post-64968533954388067892011-01-19T14:35:00.004-06:002011-01-19T14:46:17.741-06:00

So I recently came across an idea...green smoothies! Who knew something green could taste so good?! :) We've been making them almost every day since and we're loving them. So what's so good about them anyways? Well...apparently it's recommended that we eat "5 or more servings of a variety of vegetables and fruits each day". How many of you do this? I know we have trouble getting this amount of

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459630734943678141noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826837.post-5612267113916020322011-01-17T13:08:00.003-06:002011-01-17T13:15:44.475-06:00

It's been a busy week...but not too busy to find some things to be grateful for :)...1. Tate finished learning all his lowercase letters this week!2. New (and really cute) hats for the kids3. A house that is mostly tidy :)4. That the crib actually fits pretty well in our bedroom (for Jenna...until now we had a small cradle)5. A cell phone to use for emergencies/kid-related stuff6. Laughing with a

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459630734943678141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826837.post-42024058146575218462011-01-12T08:00:00.000-06:002011-01-12T08:05:01.779-06:00

He's such a good big brother. :)

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459630734943678141noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826837.post-30215176281681857972011-01-12T07:57:00.001-06:002011-01-12T08:00:56.866-06:00

This week, the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance is introducing Serendipity Bethany House (August 1, 2010) by Cathy Marie Hake ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Known for surfing across the kitchen on a dropped dill pickle slice, waterskiing on sea anemone spit, and using Right Guard® as hair spray; she considers herself living proof that God does, indeed, possess a healthy sense of humor.Cathy loves

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459630734943678141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826837.post-62821237396393665162011-01-10T20:04:00.003-06:002011-01-10T20:11:02.703-06:00

I'm really getting into the hang of this. :) And I have to tell you...it IS making my life a lot more "stress-free"...I focus on the positive instead of the negative and I definitely notice I'm not as "anxious" (most times anyways ;) ) as I used to be.Ok, so here's a few things from my list this week:1. Daddy doing homeschool with Tate today2. Our chiropractor - the kids even love him!3. Rosy

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459630734943678141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826837.post-50704823351626878382011-01-10T08:12:00.000-06:002011-01-10T08:03:37.152-06:00

In the past month or so we've officially begun school-time with Tate. We were doing it before, but really sporadically...basically whenever we had time! He's 4 1/2 now though and SO ready to start doing more so I finally organized all our workbooks, etc. and have started doing 1-2 hours with him of school every weekday morning. He didn't like it at first, but now that he's gotten into the routine

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459630734943678141noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826837.post-56350742009022208032011-01-10T08:02:00.000-06:002011-01-10T08:03:03.657-06:00

This week, the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance is introducing Courting Miss Amsel Bethany House (January 1, 2011) by Kim Vogel Sawyer ABOUT THE AUTHOR:Kim Vogel Sawyer is the author of fifteen novels, including several CBA and ECPA bestsellers. Her books have won the ACFW Book of the Year Award, the Gayle Wilson Award of Excellence, and the Inspirational Readers Choice Award. Kim is

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459630734943678141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826837.post-86276129548754368142011-01-05T21:28:00.004-06:002011-01-05T21:43:01.676-06:00

...quite like Jenna! :) She is such a character. FULL of determination and absolutely cannot sit still...ever. (well, unless she's sleeping) But she's also VERY quiet...she has been 'talking' a little more recently, but she prefers to be silent. It's all so different...Tate and Emily were SO alike in almost every way. Their personalities were fairly close to each others, they did everything at

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459630734943678141noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826837.post-14049309907637259132011-01-04T21:42:00.003-06:002011-01-04T21:56:28.774-06:00

...I'd rather do than spend the day with these...trend setting...laundry sorting (don't worry...it was CLEAN laundry ;) )...fire fighting...mischief making...spatula licking......sweethearts.So, that's what I did today...and I cherished every last minute of it too. :)

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459630734943678141noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826837.post-18880752638917245002011-01-03T13:43:00.003-06:002011-01-03T13:49:39.171-06:00

A few of the blessing I had this week...1. Sled rides2. Jenna who now crawls to me and either 'climbs' on my lap or plays with my slippers whenever she wants to be picked up :)3. A HUGE, beautiful icicle we found on our roof4. Sunshine shining in our windows5. How Jenna opens her mouth and shuts her eyes & laughs when you tickle her!6. A random kiss and hug from Emily7. Snow that sparkles8. Emily

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459630734943678141noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826837.post-90169943549456897442010-12-31T13:51:00.004-06:002010-12-31T14:40:50.154-06:00

2010...it's almost gone...hard to believe! It's been a full year...full of wonderful moments - like Jenna joining our family...and it's also had it's share of trials. But when I think back on it all, there's one thing that comes to mind...and it's the simple words from this song:(P.S. This was Tate and Emily singing their very first 'duet' in church this past year at the Christmas Eve service.

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459630734943678141noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826837.post-91396183499214682882010-12-29T08:19:00.005-06:002010-12-29T08:20:47.562-06:00

Our three bundles of joy dressed up in their Christmas outfits...right before Tate and Emily sang a 'duet' in church at the Christmas Eve service! (a movie of that will be coming :) ).

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459630734943678141noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826837.post-9442028775388008042010-12-28T06:53:00.000-06:002010-12-28T06:53:00.167-06:00

Last weekend we had our church Christmas play/program. Tate was in the angel choir as well as had a line to say with Emily & a song to sing with the 2-5 year olds. He was 100% ready...knew all the words to everything and knew what to do...and was excited about it too. :) Well...you know that when it comes to young kids on stage things never quite go as planned, right? ;) Well Tate was a little

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459630734943678141noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826837.post-63216082768559875012010-12-27T14:09:00.002-06:002010-12-27T14:16:44.686-06:00

A few of this weeks gifts included:1. Seeing a town filled with beautiful Christmas lights2. Meeting a new mom at church3. Jenna splashing in the tub (and getting me all wet! :) )4. A fun, fellowship-filled pastors and wives Christmas supper5. Making homemade bread6. New recipe ideas to try7. A BIG roll of paper for fun projects with the kids8. A playdate9. Finding a good way to explain what we

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459630734943678141noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826837.post-29355663385813829022010-12-22T20:05:00.001-06:002010-12-22T20:09:15.490-06:00

King Tate and Queen Emily have ARRIVED...and in style too! :)(Those super cute crowns and capes were made by Grandma as one of their Christmas gifts this year...the sunglasses? Well those are just a added accessory because we all know that kings and queens MUST wear sunglasses, right?! :) ).

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459630734943678141noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826837.post-89246386955688143412010-12-20T13:50:00.003-06:002010-12-20T13:56:24.855-06:00

Here's this week's list of blessings & gifts... :)1. Kids who played well by themselves this morning2. A husband who prays for me3. Freezer full of food4. Mail from Grandma and Grandpa for the kids5. Getting odds & ends done6. A friend who snowblowed our driveway for us!!!7. Tasty homemade baking8. Homemade Christmas tree decorations9. The grater which cleaned our street today10. A van full of

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459630734943678141noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826837.post-29773543862860201452010-12-15T19:39:00.004-06:002010-12-15T19:47:38.674-06:00

Jenna sorta likes food. She's sure a different baby than my first two were..."crawling" at 7 months, as quiet as a mouse most of the time (so quiet that you actually forget she's awake sometimes!!), and she's a funny little girl when it comes to eating solids. :) She opens her mouth a teeny tiny itty bitty bit....like BARELY wide enough for me to put the spoon in...and then only the spoon gets in

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459630734943678141noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826837.post-86088438116643277332010-12-14T19:34:00.004-06:002010-12-14T19:57:12.945-06:00

About 1-2 weeks ago Jenna started creeping forwards...VERY slow...but still creeping!! Well, as of today she has picked up speed and now is doing kind of an 'army crawl' with her arms/feet...mostly her arms though I think! It's kind of weird...I've never had a 7 month old before that could get wherever they wanted to get! Tate and Emily both didn't start moving anywhere until they were much

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459630734943678141noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36826837.post-26730746207572709992010-12-14T19:01:00.003-06:002010-12-14T19:04:32.949-06:00

Notice who FINALLY has made an appearance in my header? ;) Drea (who created my header before Jenna was born) made my day extra special today by sending me a new header with Jenna in it.That crosses one thing of my "list of things to do someday when I have free time" ;).(Thanks so much Drea!)

Andreahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00459630734943678141noreply@blogger.com3