It’s always difficult to slip back into normal routine after a week away. One week of vacation really just whets your appetite for more, doesn’t it? It takes almost a week before you’ve settled into the groove of relaxation, but it’s about that same time you need to start mentally preparing to return to life … Continue reading A Life of Leisure
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From Settling to Savouring
It's no secret that our family loves to travel. Our kids have seen more of the world than I ever did at their age. From road trips to cross country flights to cruises to Disney to the Holy Land, we've seen a lot together. I think it started way back in our early married life. … Continue reading From Settling to Savouring
Praying Friends
I'm counting the blessing of praying friends today! I'm the type of person who doesn't have a lot of really close friendships. I am a networker of sorts, although not the extroverted kind. Even though I tend to be fairly introverted I have a lot of connections across a huge variety of ages, churches, groups, … Continue reading Praying Friends
Just Another Saturday Night
It's been a peaceful week around here. What I thought would be a busy week when looking at my calendar last Sunday has turned out to be a pleasant surprise. The girls spent a few nights with grandparents and instead of feeling lost and lazy without them around I actually tackled some projects and caught … Continue reading Just Another Saturday Night
Week 6 Wrap-Up
It's been a full week. I cannot believe we are halfway through our first term (and 1/6th of the way through our learning year). We had a beautiful nature walk on Monday afternoon, some downtown park play with friends on Thursday, and a nice long hangout with my lifelong bestie yesterday while her oldest daughter … Continue reading Week 6 Wrap-Up