Happy Martin Luther Day!!

9 years ago

October 31. It isn't just Halloween--a very odd candy holiday in which perfectly happy, normal people throw skeleton decorations in…

Kayaking Monterey Bay and Chillaxin with the Sea Otters

9 years ago

First off, if you ever get to travel to California, GO TO Monterey Bay. There is this huge canyon underwater,…

Henry Cowell State Park: Hiking the Redwoods…with Kids…

9 years ago

My whole life I have heard of these trees and wanted to see them. I was stoked, a couple of…

God provides, as always. Hallelujah!!

9 years ago

I've been struggling lately. It's been a year of lots of change, it's overwhelming, and Alan is so busy with…

A Pelican Feeding Frenzy

9 years ago

The greatest thing about moving to California is definitely the nature watching opportunities. I can't tell you all the wonderful…

12 Things I’ve Learned from Home Schooling

9 years ago

We have officially made it through our very first QUARTER of home-schooling!!!  To me, this is the biggest deal since…

When I’m Feeling Blue: A Poem on Motherhood

9 years ago

Sometimes I feel so blue I don't know what to do Go to my room and pray Sometimes I forget…

The Annual Calendar, The 10 Month Fog, and Postpartum Depression

9 years ago

In 2005, I started making calendars for the grandparents (and for ourselves) every Christmas. It's this wonderful, neck cricking tradition…

Notes on Transitioning to Leading by Influence

9 years ago

My favorite points from chapter 2 of this book: 1. The second chapter includes a quiz to help you evaluate…

On Becoming Preteen Wise: April’s Notes, Chapter 1

9 years ago

I had an unusually hard day at Pacific Christian Academy today with my handsome and intelligent tween, so I'm finally…