1. With all the nasty weather, delays, and school closings, we've been spending lots of time inside. TOGETHER. It never ceases to amaze me how well Elena and Eli get along when they work on a Kiwi Crate together. I don't know what kind of crazy ju-ju the sprinkle in those green … [Read more...] about Insta-January
Kids
God Willing and the Snow Don’t Melt
Like most of the Midwest, I'm staring out at a very chilly winter wonderland. We received close to a foot of snow in less than 12 hours on Sunday, followed by a deep freeze for the record books. I noticed early last week that our furnace was making more noise than usual. It's … [Read more...] about God Willing and the Snow Don’t Melt
Merry Merry (with a side of quite contrary church pants)
Photo credit: Julie Setmeyer Another Christmas has come and gone, and as I attempt to dig ourselves out of boxes, Nerf darts, and pine needles that fall if you just look at the tree wrong, I thought I'd give you a little Christmas recap. I'm sure many of you are wondering how … [Read more...] about Merry Merry (with a side of quite contrary church pants)
Dear Santa, Here Are 43 Of My Favorite Things
Right around the time I stumbled across "My Kid's Insane Christmas Wishlist, Annotated", Elena triumphantly handed us her list. Her single-spaced, double-sided 43-item list. I couldn't resist making my own comments on her Christmas thesis. 1. Netflix. Just an excuse to watch … [Read more...] about Dear Santa, Here Are 43 Of My Favorite Things
She’s Ours
When it comes to Black Friday, I am firmly planted in the No Thank You camp. I much prefer my sleep and pajamas to doorbusters and deals. Mike and I are in agreement on this, and he even commented he'd pay twice as much for something if it meant he could avoid the whole scenario. … [Read more...] about She’s Ours