Pei-Wei is one of our favorite restaurants to go to as a family. The food is incredible, and it’s kind of a loud place, so the kids’ silliness doesn’t disturb anyone. It is, however, a challenge at times to keep all four kids out of trouble while we wait in line to order our food…. [continue reading]
Shopping With Husband and Children–My Bright Idea
“Let’s go to Costco!” I said to Jason on Saturday. I looked at myself. I was dressed in something other than my house work uniform, my hair was brushed, and I was actually wearing makeup. It was definitely a day to go out on the town. I said, “We can go look around, get samples,… [continue reading]
Women’s Retreat with Martha Peace
This was one of those times that I needed a retreat. I caught Paula in the hall at church one day and begged her to go with me. Tears may have been involved. How could she say no? Upon arrival I got stuck in the revolving door with someone pushing forward and my Nikon, of… [continue reading]
Family Vacation
Being a family of six and living a day’s drive from both sides of our family have made taking a vacation a challenge. A couple of years ago we decided that we’d incorporate some vacation type things into the visit with our family. We rented a condo with my parents for two nights at the… [continue reading]
Eaves Dropping at the Lunch Table
Joy: Why isn’t Daddy here? Grace: Because I ate him. I put salt on him and got a big bread… Joy: No, you didn’t. Grace: Yes I did! Joy: If you ate him then why aren’t you any bigger? Grace: Because I cut him up! Should I be concerned? I’m linked to Finer Things Friday.
Fruit of the Spirit
Here is yet another tale about Grace and her one liners that lighten the mood. We were at a restaurant for lunch after church on Sunday. My oldest two girls were arguing back and forth, disturbing the peace. I reminded them of the Sunday school lesson of the morning. “Did you learn about the fruit… [continue reading]
Valentine’s Day Meals: 5 Course Family Dinner
Valentine’s Day 2011 (Our Family Celebration) Breakfast: Krispy Kreme heart shaped donuts. Does it get any better than this? Lunch: It was Faith’s idea to have a Pink, Purple, and Red meal. This meal was only mildly successful. I had a really hard time finding purple food. The only things I could think of were… [continue reading]
Funny Kids Quotes #8
We had a great Valentine’s Day! I was planning on uploading our pictures, but I am just too tired. So I’ll save that for another day and leave you with this little interchange that made me laugh. At the supper table Grace asked, “Daddy?” Jason said, “What.” “Daddy?” “What?” Then again, “Daddy?” Jason being a… [continue reading]
Shopping with Children
Shopping at our favorite buy-in-bulk store, Jason and I were having a debate as to whether or not we should purchase the Asian salad. Our two middle children found a near-by plastic storage building that was set up to entice people who have way too much stuff. My girls were running in and out of the… [continue reading]
Fun in the Snow
My husband’s grandfather passed away on Thursday so we packed up and headed to Nebraska. It seems like we have had more than our share of death in the last year, but I’ll keep this post light! The kids were amazed at all the snow! We got out of the van and began making our… [continue reading]