Our boys are headed to school next week which means that Mark and I need to transition from our summer dating strategy to our school year dating strategy. Because Mark’s days off are Friday and Saturday, we are able to spend Friday together during the school...
Tonight our church hosted a block party for the neighborhood. It was a great evening of meeting the neighbors, eating great food, and letting the kids play in huge inflatables. After the event was over, the party company said that four adults at a time could go in the...
It’s the last week before school starts so this week I’ve really tried to be conscious of the “yes” mom opportunities that come my way. Tuesday night both boys had a friend spend the night. “Mom, can the four of us sleep on the trampoline...
There’s still time to register for the Love For a Lifetime summer class this Thursday evening at Heartland Community College in Normal, IL. You’ll find registration info here!By the way, you can join in a conversation about wedding memories happening over...
Well, we’re in the midst of wedding plans around here. Erica and Kendall’s wedding date of September 25 is fast approaching. It’s honestly been a pretty relaxed process mostly because Erica and Kendall are pretty simple and easygoing. The colors are...
Family Mealsby Jill SavageAs a mother, there are many days that I long would love to hang a sign that says “Kitchen closed”. Between meals and snacks, the focus on food can be overwhelming. When I find myself frustrated with the amount of time I spend in the kitchen,...
One of the things I love most about summer is sitting out on the porch. This picture is my summer place to sit and chat with God.My husband is a pastor and the last few months have been challenging “church” months. This morning I was reading the book the...
July has been a good month for all of us who have participated in the “Yes” mom challenge. I’ve loved reading your “yes” mom stories…they have encouraged me and challenged me all at the same time! My hope is that some of us have...
We don’t have the pleasure of living near our extended family. And it seems that every time we get to see our family, it is because we have a family event to attend or some other functional purpose. At the beginning of the summer I proposed a “Family Fun...
Today was a busy homemaking day. Kolya and I froze 8 gallon bags of summer squash and zucchini from the garden. In the past I’ve given away our excess and not really taken the time to freeze it, but this year I’m both giving away and freezing....
