Big-time renovation/restoration is not a quick job, and can therefore, be frustrating when you really would like to see some results!  In fact, if you're a follower of design blogs, you see these grand renovations unfold in a blog post and it can be even more intimidating because it seems like they just took the bull by the horns and made it happen!...Read More

Although this has been a really mild winter by Chicago standards, there are still lots of cold or wet days when playing outside isn't optimal.  This is when I love that my kids are endlessly creative! This is also when I praise the Lord that the kids play so well together. Yes, there are occasional squabbles, but they are not the norm. The...Read More

On March 3, Dorien celebrated his 6th birthday! In keeping with our tradition, it was an all-day family birthday event. He chose all his meals, his special birthday dessert and our activities. The agenda led us north a few blocks into Evanston to Dave's Rock Shop. Recommended to us by a friend, this place was fascinating! The upstairs held shelves and displays and...Read More