Over the Memorial Day weekend, we were blessed to attend our second family campout with our Trail Life and AHG groups. After a slightly rough start (a large branch falling down and ripping a hole in our tent and hurting my hand, and an encounter with a LARGE snake that … [Read more...] about Family Camp
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Togetherness
No matter how much of a planner you are, things sometimes fly straight out of nowhere and knock you off your game. Sometimes it is something you have to do, sometimes it is a situation you are in and sometimes it is something that is said... Last week, I feel like I was hit with … [Read more...] about Togetherness
Buying in Bulk
Buying in bulk is something that many don't think too much about. I know several families who buy just what they need when they need it, whether that be daily or weekly. For me though, I prefer to try and save up and buy in bulk and then when I need something, I shop my pantry. I … [Read more...] about Buying in Bulk
A thankful heart
When you are tempted to be discontent or downhearted, look around you. There is always, always, always, something to be thankful for. There were many times that I could have been downcast recently... I think that a tool of the enemy is discontentment. He wants you … [Read more...] about A thankful heart
Strawberry Pie
Strawberry PieIt screams SPRINGTIME! It's so delicious and it is the perfect treat after a long, hard days work outside in the garden. There are tons of different strawberry pie recipes out there and I know there are plenty of great ones, but this recipe belongs to my husbands … [Read more...] about Strawberry Pie
