Category Archives: Parenting Adventures

Bekah’s Arsenal of Tools is Expanding

Posted on October 30, 2013 by Valerie

We just received this new stand from Dynovox for Rebekah’s Maestro device.  First of all – It’s gigantic and we’ve each tripped over it already at least once.  Second  – Bekah loves having her device right up where she can … Continue reading →

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The Best Medicine

Posted on October 22, 2013 by Valerie

Your daily dose. Kayla is the best at making Bekah laugh.  Bekah adores her sister (and so do we!).

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They’re Invading

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Valerie

Fall is here and the spiders are invading at every turn!

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Toadstools and Fairy Homes

Posted on June 23, 2013 by Valerie

With two little girls in the house who have very big imaginations, it’s easy for your mind to wander to fanciful places. Wouldn’t it be fun if fairies really were real?!?

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I’ve lost a year.

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Valerie

I think one year has gone missing.  The calendar simply cannot be correct! We just finished up the school year for 2012/13.  It seems like just a month ago we were scrambling to get our selves together after returning from … Continue reading →

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Motherhood is a Choice

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Valerie

  A friend of mine gave this to me and the other moms at MOPS two years ago.  I have it hanging on my fridge.  Every once in a while, I stop and re-read the words.  I think motherhood encompasses … Continue reading →

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Climbing Emotional Mountains

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Valerie

I am guest blogging over at Middle Places today.  I am so excited to share this thought with you. ——————————————— I’ve been having a hard time this week. First, because it’s just been a hard week that has followed a … Continue reading →

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On the FRINGE

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Valerie

Kayla wanted a new option for a shirt.  We had seen older girls with fringe shirts at camp and other places but had never tried it for ourselves. We decided to give it a go and jumped right in.  It’s … Continue reading →

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On Fire

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Valerie

Do you ever feel like everything around you is on fire? Lately, I’ve had the feeling that no matter how fast I go or how hard I work, I will not be able to put out all the fires around me. … Continue reading →

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Working Hard at Getting better

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Valerie

Bekah has been sick with one thing or another since the end of November. I just wish the doctors could figure something out. I love her dearly and can’t bear to see her hurting.

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