So far, this has not been the summer of my best creative efforts. In years past I’ve been more intentional about having the girls color, paint, or do artsy things in the mornings. But, this season we spend almost every morning at the pool for swim practice. Granted I don’t get in the pool most…
There are some weeks in particular when I am so relieved I’m not a reporter or one who blogs on current events. The weight of that responsibility would be so heavy this week. I feel strongly that my current calling is to share stories in hopes of spreading a glimmer of light here and there. So, without…
We are not a particularly adventurous family. We don’t camp, much to the dismay of our middle child who is infatuated with campers {of the Airstream variety}. We don’t travel to exotic or far-off locations. We don’t even go to the lake. But, I’m determined to create some childhood memories for the girls that involve the great…
Well, school is officially out now and we’re two days into the summer break. About thirty minutes into the first day, I remembered what summer feels like. It can best be described as intense. It’s not that I’ll miss the crazy school mornings and hectic afternoons or that I don’t enjoy the overall slower pace of life…