This post is part of the Happy Wives Club Blog Tour which I am delighted to be a part of along with hundreds of inspiring bloggers. To learn more and join us, click here! We had begun the adventure of a lifetime, and now we had some mountains to climb. I was a hothead. Yep, I had quite the temper, and my mouth could easily get the better of me if I didn’t watch myself. One of the things that my mom always loved about D was that he mellowed me out due to his more laid back personality. (He’s very…
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Marriage: The Adventure of a Lifetime
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This post is part of the Happy Wives Club Blog Tour which I am delighted to be a part of along with hundreds of inspiring bloggers. To learn more and join us, click here! We were just teenagers when we met. Young. Impressionable. Very little real life experience under our belts with so much to learn and a lifetime to learn it. It didn’t take us long to become friends, and our relationship developed from that solid friendship. Even back then, we talked to each other about everything and used each other as sounding boards. I probably knew before he…
Looking Back at 2013
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A brief glimpse back at our life during 2013 pulled from the first post of each month during the year. January 2013 – Early Christmas at the Cabin February 2013 – Grandma and Grandpa Visit the Cabin March 2013 – Sauteed Brussels Sprouts April 2013 – Egg Hunt at the Cabin May 2013 – Take a Stand – Ride for a Cause June 2013 – Military Move: The Packers are Here July 2013 – Trying to Stay Cool in Arizona August 2013 – Embracing Local Markets September 2013 – Exploring Big Bear: Discovery Center October 2013 – Munchkin: A Proud…
Ultimate Homeschool Radio Network
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Ultimate Homeschool Radio Network is comprised of a variety of show hosts with a heart for home school families. Some shows are humorous, some are hard hitting and others are practical, or educational. There is an amazing podcast for everyone – even if you’re not a home school family. Best of all, these shows are FREE for listeners. Whether you listen in live or take advantage of one of the many archived shows, you are sure to be blessed by these resources. One of my favorite shows is the Mommy Jammies Nights which takes place every second Tuesday of the…
As I sit here in my rocking chair near the warmth of the glowing fire, I am feeling blessed. Last year, we were walking on plywood trying to keep warm without any insulation. This year, we have new floors and cozy rooms. It took hard work, but the reward is a lovely home where we can relax as a family. Yes, we have a nice roof over our heads, a fridge and pantry with plenty of food, fresh water to drink, warm clothes to wear, and the fellowship of good neighbors. Even though these things are wonderful, it’s the gift…