Life

A Status Report {November}

Following Lisa’s lead today…starting this month with a status report… Sitting…at my (very messy) desk. Drinking…a cup of (decaf) coffee…with peppermint mocha creamer. Yum. Yes, it is that time of year. Wearing…my favorite, comfy, gray maternity skirt from Old Navy, and a burgundy top…and slippers. Enjoying…a quiet afternoon of lesson planning and grading…surrounded by school books…with a cool fall breeze …

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Hannah Elisabeth, Life, Mommyhood, Photography, Traditions & Celebrations

How could I say no?

We took a little trip to Dewberry Farm this past Saturday. There were games, slides, animals… And, of course, my favorite…pumpkins! We picked out a large-ish “family” pumpkin, and we let Hannah choose one little pumpkin for herself. Oh, you see 2 pumpkins in the picture?  Yes, well… She pulled out two tiny pumpkins and asked, “Mommy, can I pick out a …

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Baby, Baby Bump, Life, Mommyhood, Traditions & Celebrations

Baby Bump: 17 Weeks

Baby Bump: 17 weeks (So, it isn’t too much bigger than when I posted this…And you may still have to look really, really close… But, baby is growing, and making his/her presence known!)   I had an appointment with my doctor yesterday to check on the little one, listen to the heartbeat, and generally make sure everything was going well.   …

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Homemaking, Homeschooling, Life, Life in Ministry, Mommyhood

A Day In the Life…

I am a very “task-oriented” person.  Give me a plan, a to-do list, a routine, and I am happy.  I like schedules.  And structure.  And, I don’t function too well without them.   This summer, perhaps for obvious reasons, has not been one of structure or routine.  And, it has shown.   So, I am sure you can imagine that …

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