Okay, so maybe we weren’t as far north as Chicago, but still, it WAS windy! Despite the gusty weather and the whole reason I went to Illinois to begin with, I really enjoyed my weekend back “home”. It’s been 4 years since my last visit to my parents hometown. Some things have really changed. Like […]
Monthly Archives: June 2008
Grandma Lou
When I returned from Honduras I found out that my Grandma had passed away. It was one of those situations where it’s expected, so there’s no shock to it, but it is still sad that someone who has been a part of my life for 36 years, is now gone. Her memorial is this weekend […]
Turnovers
I surprised the kids this morning by making these Cream Cheese and Jelly Turnovers: I found the recipe on Work It Mom and posted a condensed version on my other blog. I was pleasantly surprised when I finished my devotional reading this morning and the only 2 “kids” I had to separate during quiet time […]
Reunion Weekend Recap
Warning: if you are not family or a very close friend this post will probably bore you to tears. Move on…quickly…while there is still time!!! Friday afternoon the kids took their first ride on Papa’s airplane. My father in law is not a pilot, mind you. He just shares this plane with 2 other fellows […]
Giving Up and Giving In
Do you ever feel like someone else is better qualified to raise your kids? No? Just me? I knew it. This weekend my same old stumbling block raised its ugly head. I could say I was tired. I could say I didn’t feel well. I could blame my wacky hormones. I would not be lying. […]