I originally wrote about our Thanksgiving Tree a few years ago, but it has since become a sweet tradition in our home and has come a long way since we first started it. So as November quickly came upon us this year, I asked Coach if he could get the Thanksgiving Tree out of … [Read more...]
Magnetic Dry Erase Board
I want to share with you one of my favorite organizing tools. It’s my favorite because, one, I LOVE anything that helps organize our crazy blessed life. And, two, because it’s just cute and makes me smile! Coach made this board for me, and in my opinion, it was pretty easy … [Read more...]
His Birthday Gift…
As I scroll through my Facebook memories, this one pops up on the screen. I look at the date, and God nudges my heart… Her birthday… I hold back tears as a wave of recognition washes over my soul…. It was her birthday… She had just come into care…. Tears begin … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving Tree
One of my favorite holidays is Thanksgiving. I love the coziness, the traditions, spending time with family, and of course, the food. Last year, I decided that I really wanted our family to have the right focus leading up to the Christmas season. I remembered hearing our … [Read more...]
Look! It’s Pluto!
For Halloween this year, Grace wanted to dress in something that coordinated with Bryce. I smiled. What a sweetie! I asked Grace, “What about a minion costume?” She loved the idea! I headed to Hobby Lobby for some yellow shirts and construction worker hats, and … [Read more...]
Pantry Organization
I was infected with the “organization bug” recently and got a hold of a label maker. Found some Chevron bins. Bought them all, of course. Every Pantry needs a little Chevron. Cleaned out my nasty pantry. And went “label-maker-crazy.” Well, actually my … [Read more...]
It’s a Dog Party!
Bryce turned 4 this week. My last little one... Griffin looked at me and said, “Mom, we need some more babies around here.” I looked at him in complete shock, “Well, buddy this mama is too old for any more babies.” He shook his head adamantly, “Mom, you know that lady … [Read more...]
Two are Better Than One…or, as in Our Case, Four is Best!
This morning I woke up…nose stuffy, throat sore, head hurting. I unfolded myself from my cocoon and slowly trudged out of bed…. Coach had film study and “See you at the Pole” early this morning, so he had already left for work. Half asleep, I headed down the hall to my … [Read more...]
Lego Shelves
With 4 Lego-loving kids, the Lego madness around my house gets a bit overwhelming. We needed a spot to put all of their “amazing creations.” So I told Coach my idea… Puzzled, he reminded me that the area I was talking about was very small, and “what exactly do you … [Read more...]
Back to School Organization
It’s no secret that I have a touch of “CDO.” That’s OCD with all of the letters in alphabetical order just as they should be. Having 4 kids in 4 different schools, I got the “bug” right before school started back. The “throw-everything-out-and-organize-my-whole life” bug. One … [Read more...]