Today you asked to be baptized.You didn't know when you asked, but today I celebrated 19 years of following Jesus.What a gift from God.A gift of faith …
ten reasons to go camping at the beach
I am usually a hotel girl. I grew up camping all over California, though, and my parents still camp regularly. So when we planned a trip …
ten patriotic things to do as a family
Yesterday, Boy 3 asked why we celebrate 4th of July. None of the other children could quite explain it.Clearly, we have failed them as good American …
ten thoughts on schooling your children
Schooling is not an easy topic of conversation. It's right up there with politics and religion. When people find out we send our kids to a …
making homemade ice cream
For Father's Day I bought Mr. Fantastic an ice cream maker. I emailed my mom and asked for my Great Grandma Jackson's ice cream recipe.This is …