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What a fun weekend! A little work, and a little play.  Friday it was “Ladies Night” at Keim Lumber in Charm, OH (beautiful Amish country).  Designed to be an evening of bonding, building, eating and shopping.  As soon as I heard that, I called some of my closest friends and we made a date!   Technically I … Read more

There was a noticeable transition to autumn today, at least mentally as I perused recipes and craft ideas!   It was evident in our dessert tonight :  warm apple oatmeal crisp with vanilla ice cream and a few sprinkles of mini-chocolate chips.  It really hit the spot.    Dunkin Donuts also announced their pumpkin menu selections: … Read more

3 day weekends are the best kind of weekends!  Just perfect.  I felt the testosterone in the air as we did events that were especially guy-oriented .:)  First,  was a University of Akron football game.  My dad got us tickets (thanks dad)!  It was a beautiful night, except the Zips lost.  It’s been a long time since … Read more

As promised, today we took the family and headed out to Hartville Marketplace.   It’s going to be packed to the gills this weekend, so we were hoping to go before the rush.   Due to the rain, some of the outdoor vendors had already packed up, but there were still plenty of deals to be had!:)  … Read more

Hard to believe fall is almost here.   I think this was a summer swan song for Gabe:  in his bathing suit, enjoying the 90-degree day and lounging with Clemmie. 🙂     We are excited for Labor Day weekend and looking forward to the change.    Every season brings it’s own unique blessings (except for winter at 5am with icy highways ). … Read more

Moms are nurturers by nature, but today was a reminder of how important it is to not just care for our family, but ourselves too.    First off, I received some news;  after years of knowing something was wrong with my health,  I finally found out what it was.   I don’t know if you’ve ever been … Read more

These last few weeks have brought some new beginnings.  The boys are officially back in school!  I was not home in the morning for Gabe and Grant’s first day, but I did take the day off for Garrett.  That way, I knew I would be sending all three of them off together (Garrett didn’t start … Read more

Len and I interviewed the amazing Steven Curtis Chapman this week.   I believe he is a living Saint!   He and his family are truly living out being  “the hands and feet” of Christ.    Here is our conversation. 

I am excited to say, today was my very first trip to Trader Joe’s!   It’s a grocery store with an emphasis on high quality (foods with no artificial flavoring, organic, etc).   What I wasn’t expecting what how affordable everything was!  You could’ve knocked me over with a feather when I saw the prices and I … Read more

Gear:   The back-to-school countdown is on.   I think we are basically set.  Besides getting a few items like socks, snacks, etc. we are geared up and ready to go.    One of the blessings of all boys (and required uniforms)  is that  the hand-me-downs come in, well… handy.:)  A nice savings now that two are in … Read more