Brooke Taylor

Thanks to my friend Jayme for these great photos!:) She did a beautiful job. Notice in the middle photo Gabriel is messing with Grant’s ear. That is so typical. A sweet, innocent smile but usually some mischeif to go with it!

Great video of what exactly is happening with H1N1. Gabriel has been sick since Saturday and we just got word that over HALF of his third grade class is out. I haven’t taken him to the doctor yet but he has typical flu symptoms with his biggest complaints being a cough, headache and stomach ache. … Read more

I am so excited, I ordered this book over the weekend and can’t wait to put it to use! In my last post I wrote about “Graced and Gifted” and Kimberly Hahn credits this system as a “life-changing”. Basically, you take one day and prepare meals that will last you a month (or more). Just … Read more

What a BUSY week. I hardly know what day it is, but I am sure we are close to the weekend and I am sooo ready for it! With it being such an intense few days, I am especially grateful for the timing of the book I am currently reading. It’s called “Graced and Gifted: … Read more

Grant lost his first tooth! I am hoping to capture this image in my memory forever. 🙂 Just like the first baby tooth that arrives, the first tooth lost is a milestone and another reminder of how fast time flies (*sigh*). Over the weekend we made Butterscotch Pumpkin Drop Cookies. Mmmm mmm delicious! We made … Read more

This is going to be a high calorie month I can just taste it. When the temps start to dip I am all about comfort food and I’ve definitely caught the baking bug lately. In fact, today on the morning show we did our “fall food face off” challenge and awarded one mom tickets to … Read more

I am looking forward to seeing the film “The 13th Day” when it comes out. It’s about the (true) miracle of Fatima and the trailer is impressive. The old 1950’s version “Miracle of our Lady of Fatima” is a classic and has held a special place in many hearts for decades. I am partial to … Read more

It’s officially October and we are suited up and ready for trick or treating! Just a tad early, admittedly.:) About a month ago we received a costume catalog in the mail and Garrett was instantly smitten. He carried that thing around with him 24/7; pointing out all the costumes he wanted his friends, family, neighbors … Read more

I am really excited for the new Steven Curtis Chapman album, it is going to be incredible! I keep hearing early buzz about it and the more I read, the more amazed I am at SCC his family and their faith. Every song on the album was written from the experience of losing daughter Marie … Read more

This is my favorite “comfort food” time of year. I love all of the great recipes that comes from anything pumpkin, apple, squash you name it. One of my favorite fall meals is Apple Pecan Salad which is a whole family favorite. It’s light, sweet, filling, and healthy (and everyone eats it, a minor miracle)!:) … Read more