Most days Emma doesn't even notice that we don't have cable. We just don't watch enough TV to make it worthwhile for us. We usually just watch DVDs or Hulu, and we catch college football games at my parents' house. Emma loves watching her Nick Jr. … [Read more...]
Happy Birthday Jesus Party
It's an annual tradition at our house. During the week before Christmas we always host a Happy Birthday Jesus party. This year Emma wanted to set the table, making sure that each guest (us and my parents) got a birthday napkin, cupcake, and party … [Read more...]
Do You Know Anyone Without Any Money?
She's only six. Well... almost seven. But her wisdom never ceases to amaze me. Our conversation went something like this. Emma: Mommy, do we know anyone who has no money at all? Me: Hmm.... I don't think we do, honey. Emma: Well, maybe we should … [Read more...]
Warm Meals on Chilly Days
Oh just looking at this picture makes me want to grab a good book and a fuzzy blanket and curl up on the couch for the day! I LOVE it when it snows like this! But sadly it's almost Christmas, and we have yet to have a really good snow. In fact, we … [Read more...]
Grace for Ourselves {When Life Happens at Christmastime}
If you followed our series An Organized Christmas, you know that I had some great plans for this holiday season. And we've carried out many of them. However, today was an example of how life just happens... even at Christmastime. My plan was to make … [Read more...]