We have three apple trees in the backyard. The front and middle ones we planted one year, and this back one, we planted the next. We've never actually been able to eat an apple off of these trees yet. The first year they grew fruit, something stole all of them one...
From the moment we moved into this house with a nice big back yard, I knew we should have a garden. The great news is that my husband helped make it happen. The first year, we only had one small raised bed for some tomatoes and green beans. The next year, we added...
When my mother-in-love passed away eight years ago, we spent some time with my father-in-law, helping go through her things. Even though we feel we lost her way too early, she had a lifetime of clothes, craft supplies, Bible class curriculum, and dishes built up. I...
Everyone told me that life goes fast when you have kids. And I believed them. After all, things have felt faster every year of my life--even before having children. But I don't think I realized they meant it would move more like light speed. Facebook loves to show me...
Lots of Christmas trees are decorated beautifully, done up in a theme, color-coordinated and practically perfect. I don't want a tree like that. Ours is covered in handmade ornaments the kids have brought home through the years (and a possibly a few from our own...
I can't remember when I quit believing in Santa (honestly, I don't think I have completely). It took me a while, though, because the magic of it all was so strong. Needless to say, it was exciting when I had kids and could start the tradition with them, picking out...