I really, really worried about making my Aug 1 deadline. The books for this publisher are a pretty quick turn around, and I knew going in that I had a busy summer to contend with. But the Lord is gracious and truly multiplied …
Scotland Trip Recap: Week 2
Our second week in Scotland was spent mainly in Edinburgh, in an adorable flat in a fabulous central location, right in the heart of Old Town. Of course that meant we had to walk up steep stairs to get to the places we wanted …
Favorite Scottish Landscapes
The natural beauty in Scotland, mostly in the Highlands and the Isle of Skye, took my breath away! Not only was it stunningly beautiful, but the vistas changed with each move of the clouds, the amount of sun or rain or mist. …
Scotland Trip Recap: Week 1
We are home from Scotland! I know many of you were following along on Facebook or Instagram, but what I posted each day was just a snippet! Today I’ll run through the highlights of the first week. Two weeks from today I’ll …
Off to Scotland!
Tonight we board a plane for London. Friday afternoon in Heathrow Airport, we catch a flight to Edinburgh. We’ve long wanted to do a Scotland trip, but especially after learning several years ago that Jeff’s family did, …
A Graduation Celebration
Over Memorial Day weekend we went to Pennsylvania to celebrate our nephew's high school graduation. We had a wonderful time with family, although I have to say, as a parent, I'm so glad we are past this stage! I really enjoy …
New Glasses
You might remember I’ve mentioned my eyesight before. I am extremely near-sighted. As in, “No, Lasik isn’t possible for you.” As in, “You’ll see great one day after you have cataract (lens replacement) surgery." (Which is, of …
My New Favorite Task/Calendar App
I like lists and calendars, schedules and systems. Well over 10 years ago, after I decided I liked having a calendar and to list in my digital pocket, I subscribed to a productivity/task app new to the scene. It was based on …
Birthday Weather Blues
I can remember in my younger years thinking, “I have a February birthday, so I should get some snow.” Of course, growing up in Texas meant days at the end of February often felt more like spring than winter. Which totally …
A Christmasy Kind of Thanksgiving
On the years when we have all our kids on Thanksgiving, we also celebrate Christmas. This tradition began because several of us are gift-givers by nature and we didn't want to miss out on the joy of being with people as they …