My knitting hobby has resulted in the accumulation of quite the collection of knitting needles, ranging from large to small, circular and double pointed...not to mention the required embroidery needles, stitch markers, scissors, small rulers, etc. Searching for a specific needle size became a ridiculous ordeal since I'd have to dump out my bag and sift through the pile, so I decided I...Read More

I awoke from my nap with August this afternoon to the sound of a tornado siren. Not quite the alarm I had in mind to rouse me from my deep slumber. I quickly dashed downstairs and saw Kyle pulling the 4Runner under the house for protection from potential hail. Where did this storm even come from?No idea, but it was right on top...Read More

I usually set out every week to create a menu for my family. I started doing this because I realized I could personally BUY Kroger given the amount of piddly trips I was making because I forgot this or that or because something suddenly sounded good to me 30 minutes before my kids were starving. The menu has seriously helped. I now spend...Read More

The GirlA little over 15 years ago, I attended the Freshman Orientation at the University of Arkansas. While hanging around waiting for proceedings to begin, I leaned over a balcony and scanned the crowds of my fellow incoming freshman. (yes, this makes me sound ancient...15 years!!!)As my gaze skipped over everyone, it settled on this one guy who was standing talking to a...Read More

How is it possible that I'm already halfway through this pregnancy? ...Read More

I find it hard to believe that so much time has passed since I last posted on this blog. I'm a little embarrassed. I haven't been out of town or even swamped with things. Granted, every day is chock full of its own activities, but I really have no excuse. Several things have happened that bear mentioning - last Thursday, God took Kyle's...Read More