Couldn't Ask For More

In the last 24 hours a lot has happened.  Thankfully there are the faithful prayer warriors out there doing what they do and I'm witness...

We've packed up and headed east.  In making this job transfer we've left behind palm trees, beautiful beaches, the hustle and bustle...

The Bug. I was so excited to have two parties interested in the little green bug, but I didn't realize how hard making a decision betw...

This morning I'm reminded once again of God's amazing faithfulness and the love He has for each one of us.  He knows my inner fears ...

Some may say my Papa (grandfather) was a junk collector.  If you knew him you know he would NEVER consider throwing away a piece of copper...

It was 1986.  Southern Illinois across the river from St. Louis.  I packed up my royal blue '73 VW Super Beetle and followed my mom in h...

This week the contents of our fridge consisted of leftover frozen pie crust, Trader Joe's bacon ends and pieces,  kale, and A LOT of...

Finding the extraordinary amidst the ordinary. Today was an ordinary day.  I dropped the kids off at Junior Guards, then headed to have th...

My Papa used to tell SO MANY stories of growing up in South Dakota, traveling out west, and settling in Seattle. In addition he had oodles o...

We had the opportunity to experience Cars Land at California Adventure this week. Disney offered Annual Passholders one hour special event e...

This week was All-Star selection in our local little league.  It's met with enthusiasm and anticipation as boys from ages 9-13ish aw...

I've heard so many people tell me they don't like kale.  Sadly, I hear it most often in our own house.  I don't get it.  Tas...

My mom sent me a forwarded email this morning titled MANWICH.  The name alone peaked interest so I checked it out.  What followed were p...

The saying that time flies when you're having fun is so true.  I can't believe we've lived in southern California for almost thr...

Today is my birthday.  It's my half-way mark to 90 and my half-way mark to 50.  It's also Memorial Day. As a kid I hated that my b...

Remember Job?  We're having a Job kind of week.  If you're not familiar with this book named after a faithful man of God, Protestant...

Teaching.  Last week two of my teaching commitments came to a close.  As I was packing up my class supplies I began to reflect upon the ye...

I've been trying to perfect the paleo pancake for a bit now.  I totally miss eating pancakes!  They're my FAVORITE breakfast ite...

Yesterday we celebrated Little League Day at Angels' Stadium and kicked off a fun-filled-action-packed family day.  We met with our fell...

We have a Lego boy in our home who's been obsessed with the Danish interlocking building blocks since he was a wee little lad.  I lo...