When fires threatened our home, packing light was critical. The short journey from imminent danger to safety wasn’t bogged down by worrying about what everyone else was doing. It’s a good analogy for the pressures of motherhood in a world of comparison, too!
Read MoreHave you ever been a part of something that far exceeded your expectations? That was exactly what happened for our family last week at Forest Home Christian Camps. It wasn’t just a vacation. It was a vacation filled with purpose! Check out our pictures!
Read MoreThis post is a little on the casual side. Come on over and catch up on life with me--and a few fun pictures too!
Read MoreOur annual family trip to San Diego would not be complete if we didn't spend time with friends and family! A highlight of our time together was taking family pictures--with friends who feel like family, my writing partner, Wendy Speake and her brood of boys!
Read MoreEvery summer my family visits sunny San Diego! It's an annual tradition for two reasons, my husband loves to show his boys around his hometown where he grew up as well as visit family and friends, and there are tons of amazing things to do and see for families in San Diego!
Read MoreI was feeling like a distracted mom, coming out of a busy season of writing my next book, when I read this....and it stopped me in my tracks.
Read MoreSCREEN-FREE SUMMER! Here's how I keep my kids off of screens for the summertime and some of our favorite board and card games!
Read MoreBefore summer officially began, I scheduled some fun family service projects to help combat the “me-me’s” in my household, because I’m often prone to them too! Operation “Summer-is-going-to-be-so-fun-but-it’s-not-all-about-you!” has commenced!