One of the unique things about me is that I'm a second-generation homeschooling momma. That means I was homeschooled and now homeschool my kiddos. Yesterday morning, my heart was in my throat as I watched my baby girl board the school bus. She may be 13, almost 14, but this was the first time she's stepped outside our homeschool to take classes. Let me tell you, it's a big step. And for this … [Read more...]
All because two people fell in love
Today is my 40th wedding anniversary. (Not sure how that can be since I'm only 35, but it's true.) And oh how quickly those four decades have flown! It seems like just yesterday I was that wide-eyed nineteen-year-old heading down the aisle on my father's arm, wearing a dress my mom sewed—like she did all my clothes. At the end of that aisle was the man I loved more than life itself. I'm not sure … [Read more...]
Leaving a Legacy
Last weekend my family packed into our little mini-van and drove eight hours to visit my grandma in Iowa and celebrate her 95th birthday. Let me tell you, it's not easy scrunching eight of us (including my mom) along with all our bags and backpacks into our van, especially because I have three growing teens. I heard plenty of "You're taking up all the room" and "It's hot back here" and "When is … [Read more...]
Happy Places
This past week, my sons were both at camp, so my husband planned a getaway for just the two of us. I believe it is the first trip he has planned since our honeymoon. He was enthusiastic about the itinerary and teased me with hints of a few secrets in store for me. (P.S. I really dislike secrets.) We stuffed the car with our stuff (including a camp stove and sleeping bag for one night at a … [Read more...]
July 4th with Family
I apologize--this is my first time being late with a post. We just returned from a long weekend away, visiting family in Illinois over the 4th and the fact that it was my day to post slipped my mind until this morning. So, very quickly, I will just share that we had a lovely time visiting family--family that we see all too rarely: my younger brother and his wife and daughters, as well as aunts, … [Read more...]