This has been an exhausting but wonderful Sunday for our family. Our youngest son Austin was baptized today. We were so incredibly blessed to have so many wonderful friends and family join us for this special day. Clint’s dad flew in for the occasion and several people drove an hour … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: June 2013
I want my life to reflect my priorities
It seems that with each major life change, I change right along with it. When I got married I had to incorporate someone else’s opinions and feelings into my life. Still, my husband is so loving and patient that quite a bit of my “it’s all about me” attitude was … Continue reading
7 Quick Takes (Vol. 2)
1. Dual Incomes I am glad that women are able to work. I’ve certainly enjoyed being able to support myself and the satisfaction that can come from doing something you enjoy and are good at. However, I find it very frustrating that dual incomes are a necessity for most … Continue reading
Jenn’s Tips (Vol. 3): Balancing a Toddler and an Infant
I’d like to share about my experience so far balancing a toddler and an infant as I know I was wondering how that would work when I was pregnant with Austin. However, I have to add the disclaimer that I think a lot depends on your particular circumstances, especially the … Continue reading
7 Quick Takes (Vol. 1)
1. Introduction For those of you not familiar, Jennifer Fulwiler at Conversion Diary hosts 7 Quick Takes every Friday. I thought it would be fun to participate this week. Jennifer is always telling tales of her encounters with scorpions and other such creatures. Fortunately we don’t have scorpions here, … Continue reading
Becoming a parent means…
Bodily functions become a normal topic of conversation You were really hoping you would never be one of those parents discussing their child’s bowl movements and getting all up close and personal with stuff that should really be kept private. Yeah, sorry, it’s going to happen. Finding extra limbs (or … Continue reading