Category Archives: Being Intentional (Parenting & Marriage)

“Shepherding a Child’s Heart” (my thoughts on the book)

My sister recently asked me what my favorite book was.  Without hesitation, I told her that, although “Shepherding a Child’s Heart” may not be my favorite in terms of reading enjoyment, it totally TRANSFORMED the way I parent.   BOOK:  “Shepherding a Child’s Heart” AUTHOR:  Tedd Tripp SUMMARY: This book shows us the benefits of...

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Lifelong Friends: Rayna & Lydia

As always, our trip back to visit our family and friends passed by WAY too quickly. It was our last night.  The time when we would slowly start packing-up our scattered clothes and toys all over my parent’s house and start dreading the 12-hour drive back to Arkansas that waited for us the next morning. ...

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Kidstir (… and TIPS for Creating Memories in your Kitchen)!

After seeing photos and hearing stories about cooking adventures with my kids (specifically, Rayna, who just turned 8 years old), I’ve had lots of parents ask me HOW, WHEN and WHY I cook with my kids. Not only do I want to pass along my personal TIPS (that will make you AND your child enjoy...

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Ruthie’s Milestones & Moments!

It seems like Ruthie has been part of our lives forever.  But, it’s only been the past 3 years that God’s given our family more laughs, cuddles and craziness! Here’s a few of Ruthie’s highlights and a little video at the end…

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Happy Birthday, Matthew!

I love the games he makes up…     I love his eyes…   I love how he never complains when I ask him to pull-over the car (…just for me to take ‘one more‘ picture)… I love how all his friends and family make fun of him for being so cheap.  Yet, he chooses...

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A Day at the Pumpkin Patch

What makes my heart happy? It’s a close tie between tiramisu and quality time with my family.  But, I’d pass-up tiramisu ANY day if I knew we were doing an ACTIVITY… OUTSIDE… in the FALL… with great friends!  Yes, that’s just about as HAPPY as you’ll EVER find me! We drove miles and miles through...

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2015 “Summer Snapshots”

The kids love when I make a special video about them or a fun trip we’ve taken together.  Last summer, I made a video of JUST our summer memories, so I thought I’d do another this year too! So, here’s a few of our favorite summer memories from 2015….

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