Hannah Elisabeth, Mommyhood, Traditions & Celebrations

Happy Birthday, Hannah!!

5-Years-Old!  . Every year, I think it gets harder and harder to remember what our life was like before you…Not that I really want to!  You truly are a blessing.  You are growing into such a fun little person, and I love spending the day with you – playing, talking, teaching, shopping…  Even after 5 years, I am no less amazed and thankful that …

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Hannah Elisabeth, Life, Mommyhood

Springtime

Springtime in Arizona is beautiful…and short!  So, we are spending every free moment outside, enjoying the nice weather while it lasts.  It will be too hot for park days soon enough… . We played on the swings… . Hannah could swing all day. . Even the grown-ups had fun! . Hannah & Ryann – Best Friends .

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Mommyhood, Thinking Biblically

On Loan

My mom used to listen to Rush Limbaugh quite regularly when I was growing up.  And, my sister and I were often a captive audience, as we rode in the car, or cleaned house while his program was on.  He used to start out his segments (and, I don’t know, maybe he still does) by describing himself as having “talent …

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Hannah Elisabeth, Life in Ministry, Mommyhood, Thinking Biblically

Sing A (Great) Song

The other day, I was reading Voddie Baucham’s monthly newsletter.  Not that he needs my help in advertising, but if you do not subscribe yet…Why not?  You really should.  Like his books and sermons, each newsletter is full of all sorts of practical, biblical advice and encouragement for families. .  But, I’m getting off track.  Back to why I started talking about …

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Hannah Elisabeth, Homemaking, Mommyhood

Think Pink

  These are pictures of Hannah’s room before we started the make-over.  Still very much a “baby” room.  The armoire in the left picture is her…changing table.  (The top doors open up, and a shelf pulls out to change baby.)  The bottom doors open to reveal 5 drawers…and while they fit her newborn and toddler wardrobe quite well, her “big kid” clothes …

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