Category Archives: Adventures in Arkansas

Stay-cation: MY Day!

I was just about to dump Rayna’s small trash container when something told me to open-up the crumbled-up piece of paper at the bottom.  I took out the piece of paper and saw the list she’d been working on since she drew MY name for our Stay-cation week at home (during the kid’s Spring Break). ...

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Stay-cation: Ruthie’s Day!

  “Ruthie…  After YOUR day, you’re gonna’ need surgery to get the smile off your face!” -Ross     It was true. Ruthie DID have an INCREDIBLE Stay-cation day planned by Ross. He thought of EVERYTHING she LOVED… He started the morning off RIGHT with a dozen {HOT & FRESH} Krispy Kreme donuts! Matthew does...

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Stay-cation: Ross’ Day!

I was excited that I drew Ross‘ name for our family’s Stay-cation! Chocolate chip muffins for breakfast… Barbecue for lunch… Totally surprised Ross by pulling into his buddy’s driveway and telling him he was spending the night with us… (Then, they caught a bat.  Don’t ask.) AN ATTEMPT AT HOMEMADE Fried-rice and frozen egg rolls…...

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Stay-cation: Matthew’s Day!

Although we always love the time we spend with our extended family, after three back-to-back trips (Mississippi… Colorado… then, Georgia), we knew we needed to stay home for Spring Break.  As I tried coming up with ideas that all of us would enjoy, it crossed my mind that there were FIVE of us- the SAME...

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My Favorite Shepherd

People often question my sanity when they find out my family is on the road AGAIN.  My sanity would most CERTAINLY be challenged if they knew the REAL truth:  We were driving over 7 hours to… with 3 kids… to stay a place less than 2 days… with NOTHING on our agenda once we arrived....

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Decorating with Photos: Polaroid Display

In attempts to get Ruthie to sleep in her own room, I thought it would help to hang some of her favorite photographs on her wall above her bed.  This was an easy project (directions at the end), so I thought I’d share in case others were looking for fun ways to display their own...

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Maya Faith Mwayi Floyd

Every part of her name, Maya Faith Mwayi Floyd, represents a beautiful picture of God’s love and goodness.  When I asked her mom what God has revealed to her during this past year, Meredith said, “It’s been an amazing journey of God showing me who He is.  Faithful, always on time, cares about the details,...

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