Pre-bath shenanigans.

One of our family goals this year is to read the entire bible together.  We bought a bible that breaks it down by day and each night at dinner, we read that days portion.  We are only 7 days in but we’ve gotten so very much out of it already.  We take turns reading and the conversations God’s word has brought about with our children have been such a blessing.  It’s so interesting to hear their take on various verses.  I think being quiet during bible time is the hardest for Jonah…he tends to get a little…chatty.  And loud.  And flirty.  I can’t make eye contact or he makes me […]

Waco Zoo explorers.

A book, a toy camera and a box of raisins.  Leaving the house around here can be chaotic with four kids, shoes (Jude can never locate his), last minute potty trips and the unending number of things they simply *must* bring along.  I have a rule they have to choose one thing and I prefer books.  Otherwise it’s too much stuff to keep up with in addition to kids.  Sometimes, once in a blue moon, they are ready to leave before me.  When this happens, they gather in this spot, all sweetly tucked in next to each other, in front of the screen door, patiently waiting for my words that it’s ok […]

Big kids leaving for the movies required a group bear hug from mister today.

We finally had a nice day that was warm enough for the kids to play outside.  Duder loves riding his scooter between our house and my moms house (have I mentioned she bought the house next door?!).  I had a really hard time choosing my 365 image today and actually have an honorable mention….

Grumpy teenager judges my choice to do a 365 Project lol!