Candle By Night

Well, a Mama can dream right? Although four new restaurants did just open up in our home. Big T's Treats, Sweet E's Bistro, Little E's Eats, and Special K's Cafe. The children were so adorable. They made up their own menus and everything. :-) We obviously need to work on counting money and how to write prices. ;-)  But it was nice that bacon and eggs were free and so were the drinks. She enjoyed coming up with her own menu. Beloved had a hard time deciding on what to order.   It's so much fun to watch them come up with stuff like this. They were sad when we told them it was bedtime because they weren't done playing. They are always asking for paper to make up new menus. :-) And a quick update on the family. We are still fighting sickness. On Friday Little E threw up in the van and last night (about 8 times) Sweet E was throwing up. We are just waiting to see if Big T or Special K comes down with anything. I pray it stops with those two. We have been s...

Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God - Philippians 4:6  Why? Is it all part of becoming an adult? Of being a homeowner is more like it. I never seemed to have this problem until last year. Something will happen (that I can't control) and my stomach starts to turn and my heart races. Just like last night. Nothing big. We just have a drippy faucet in the shower. About a year ago my husband tightened a screw or something and fixed it, but it was late last night so he just shut off the hot water to the shower. Well, it got me to thinking of a leaking pipe (that goes to the outside) we have and all the pipes that we should replace soon. (No others are leaking, but it would be a good idea...you know?) All I can see is money dripping out of the faucets (A "perk" of living in town). If we had well water I probably wouldn't fret about it so.  Like I said, it's nothing I can do. ...

One more post for today. By Brother and Sister-in-Love use to have a party every New Year's Eve. Since they moved to the family farm that tradition fell to the way side. But this year, at the spur of the moment, we were blessed to spend time with them, their family, and my Father and Mother-in-Love. (Minus one niece...she already had plans.) Everyone had a lot of fun and we ended our night well before midnight. Were getting old you know. Haha :-) Special K couldn't quite figure out the hat My Father and Mother-in-Love are ready for a party. :-) Fun times! Happy New Year! The children wanted to take these home.....I think not. When we made it back to our home Little E and Special K went to bed. Beloved, Big T, Sweet E and me played Blokus until midnight. Promptly at 12:01 we headed to bed. :-)

if it's already the middle of January. Who cares if I post Christmas pictures now? I'm behind okay? Just leave me alone. ;-) I don't know what it is. I just can't get back into the habit of posting every few days. I am lucky if I download pictures two weeks after they are taken. That is how bad I have gotten. Shame on me. But, because I haven't posted pictures lately what's the difference if I just do it now. So here you go. Christmas pictures in the middle of January.  First up is the present I made for Beloved. I had this idea just come to me when I was walking by an old globe that we had. I thought of the idea this past summer (I think). The globe isn't accurate and so I wanted to find a new use for it. I also wanted Beloved to have something in his office that he would enjoy. So...why not a rotating photo album. I printed a LOT of pictures of our family. There is a picture of each of the children when they were born, our engagement and wedding photo, an...

Wow...sickness has started in our home and does not want to leave. Beloved is on antibiotics and a very strong cough syrup. Me, I just have a head cold that makes me feel like my head is going to explode! But on to a different subject. I was given the privilege to review a couple of workbooks that are offered by Timberdoodle. What? You haven't heard of Timberdoodle! Well, you are missing out for sure. Go to their site and check it out . First up to review was a Mathematical Reasoning (Level B) book from The Critical Thinking Company . We have a math curriculum that we use with Big T and Sweet E already, but it was refreshing to add in something different to the schedule. I will also admit that I do not have any pictures of my children using these books. Since I have come down with a cold my want/need-to do's have not happened. This book has been such a hit with both of the children. The pages are in large print, lots of colors, and easy to understand directions. I should also ...

Okay, okay....I know...another review. :-) But I am behind on getting these posted. I received this book from BookSneeze in exchange for my review. From BookSneeze- A new year's worth of inspiring stories from the front lines of faith. "A willingness to go is all they have in common," says Beth Moore and Kim P. Davis, speaking of their friends on the front lines who are spreading the gospel around the world and with whom they collaborated to create this book. This second book of 366 daily devotionals features stories of God's faithfulness, written by hundreds of missionaries worldwide. From stirring miracles to heroic adventures, this second volume highlights those who daily go to the outer limits of spiritual devotion. A follow-up to the first book which has now sold 300,000 copies. Granted I am only seven days into this book, but I have found it enjoyable to read daily. It has provided me with encouragement to help me get my day started. I haven...

Yes, I have once again given a privilege of reviewing a book. This time it's I received a book for my children.    God Gave Us So Much is a collection of three stories written by Lisa Tawn Bergren and illustrated by Laura J. Bryant. When the book arrived I barely had a chance to look at the cover before my children rushed in and took it away to read it. My readers and non readers really enjoy this book. It's wonderful as a read aloud to the whole family.  From the website- Through the eyes of a curious little polar bear, young readers are invited into engaging journeys through the Arctic North Pole to explore some of their most tender-hearted and important questions. Mama, Papa, and Grampa Bear, the ever-loving and wise guides for Little Cub’s adventures, share with her the incredible miracles of God’s creation and the depths of His love for her.  This limited edition treasury of the best-selling God Gave Us series includes three complete charming tal...