Delighted or Drowning?

I sat on the side of the pool, loving the hot humid air like a giant hug, high on the fumes of the chlorine smell. It takes me back to growing up in the pool and I love that familiar smell and atmosphere like a comfy old sweatshirt as weird as that is. I was … Read more

Books I read in 2014

I realize that 2014 was almost a month ago. I’m a little slow around here on the blog these days. I love good books. It’s one of the ways that God shapes me and teaches me most. I know not everyone is wired that way and that’s okay. If I’ve ever suggested a good book … Read more

A Cooking Party Birthday Celebration

Two times a year I get to throw birthday parties for my fabulous kids. I don’t feel like I have to do elaborate Pinterest parties, or do Pinterest parties justice. What I like to do is celebrate my kids, make it memorable, and add details I think are fun. I find great ideas online, take … Read more