Just for Fun, Life, Mommyhood

Just the Essentials

I saw this amusing little tidbit this morning, on Elle’s blog: “…According to John Tesh and the People Who Do Studies On Inanities Like Women’s Purse Sizes, a woman’s purse should not weigh more than five pounds. Or she risks back injury.”   Well, let’s see…   This is my everyday “summer” purse:     It is simple, washable, and …

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Miscarriage, Mommy of One, Mommyhood, Secondary Infertility, Thinking Biblically

What Is A Full Quiver?

The Bible calls debt a curse and children a blessing; but in our culture, we apply for a curse and reject blessings. Something is wrong with this picture. Something is wrong indeed! Over the past year or so, I have started to come across more and more people – families – who would align with, or define themselves as “Quiverfull.”  …

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Hannah Elisabeth, Just for Fun

How to Make A Cappuccino

One of Hannah’s favorite things to do at Grandma and Grandpa’s house (and probably one of Grandpa’s favorites too) is to “help” Grandpa make coffee (cappuccino).  She has watched him very closely, so she knows exactly what to do to make the perfect cappuccino.  And, I have a sneaking suspicion that if we actually let her try, she could probably do it all by …

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