I've talked big about all the work we've done, but I haven't ponied up the proof. Well, I present to you...Exhibit A: The Dining RoomThe "Before" and "After"No, we haven't officially broken it in yet. But, we will be soon. Our plan is to have a nice meal (fine china, silverware, et al) with the kids on a regular basis in this spectacular room, kind of make it a family fun night. Because, really, every kid should eat pizza on ...

I decided before I hit L&D, I better jot down the things I love most about this chapter in my life. Because, as we all know, the greatest chapters are always over quicker than we thought possible. Oh, and yes, I'm one of those crazy ladies who adores this chapter of life no matter what the heat index may be. TOP TEN: THINGS I LOVE ABOUT BEING PREGNANT1. Being able to eat ice cream at 11pm. Actually, I do that ...

Doesn't every mother have the same story?Child gets quiet.Mom hears giggling.Mom sees uneven hair and spots evidence on the floor.Child acts as if nothing is wrong.Well, the same story unfolded at our house yesterday afternoon. I first thought the fact that ALG was putting on her apron was cute...until I realized she was just reenacting the hair salon. Dang, I should really be able to be 2 and 2 together by now. I 'ain't no rookie mom.Guess that'll teach me ...

I have hijacked the blog for just a moment to say how much I love my wife. She is the greatest. She is my wife and the mother to my children. Thank you for who you are and your commitment to our faith.Hang in there, just a few more weeks to school and you can have two out of the house! I love you!

Last weekend, we gave the girls to Uncle Daniel and Aunt Amanda and the boys to my parents, and jetted off to San Antonio. Scott and I have been fans of all things Riverwalk for a long, long time.I'm pretty sure it started back in (dating myself here) February 1993. My brother was singing for the choir and had a gig in San Antonio, with Dad in tow. So, Scott and I loaded up in his Chevy pickup and headed ...

Not only was Monday a monumental anniversary day, but so was Sunday. It was my confirmation birthday! There are those who knew me before the conversion and those that have only known me since. I've talked about doing this top ten forever, but I guess I'm finally getting it down in cyberspace.Here's a little history...I was a member of four churches before landing in Catholicville. Care to guess which ones? Methodist, Nazarene, Disciples of Christ, and many Bible churches throughout ...