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Goals for Christian Marriages

Our Life Group from church is doing a practical study on building teamwork in our marriages. On Thursday night, during our weekly meeting, we spent some time brainstorming our goals for our marriages. It was an encouraging time to spur one another on toward teamwork in our homes. There are…

Advice for Engaged and Newlywed Women – Reblogged

Our Bible study has been studying practical ways to have God honoring marriages where we, as husbands and wives, work together as a team. I am thankful to have stumbled upon this post by “Grace Full Mama”. This is the story we must proclaim when it comes to Christian Marriage….

Idaho Sweet Potatoes

These potato patties made with garnet yams and onion are a nod to my grandmother’s Idaho Potato recipe made with russet potatoes.  Since garnet yams have less starch and moisture in them, I used a shredded onion to add back in some of that moisture.  These were a hit. First:…

A Plan Almost Foiled

As last night came to a close, and I had a rare night of tossing and turning in bed, I was reminded how busy today would be.  I would be up at 5:45 am to spend time with my husband reading the Bible and praying before he left for work,…

Tuesday’s Treat – Idaho Potatoes

We had such a nice day at home today! We worked on Hannah’s school and took care of regular household duties. I enjoy the peacefulness of Tuesdays.  I must admit that the only things on this plate from the farm box are the strawberries and the black grapes which are…

Farm Fresh Family – It is Produce Prep Day!

Our weekly boxes from Farm Fresh to You arrived this morning.  Today I ordered the Fast Fruit & Veg LA Regular Box and the Veggies Only LA Regular Box.  My hope is to have very little supplementing I need to do from the store. Time to unpack the boxes and…

Children are a Gift From the Lord: 16 Things I Love About My Daughter

A week ago, I was scanning a variety of blog posts as well as browsing Pinterest and somewhere I ran across a post about where the author described the things she loved about her daughter.  That post got me thinking and spurred me toward penning the same expression of gratefulness…

Farm Fresh Family

Our family receives a box of produce from Farm Fresh to You (www.farmfreshtoyou.com) each week. Much of the time I am very familiar with the produce I receive.  But, sometimes, there is something that is a bit more of a hassle to cook, or I am completely unsure what to…

Wedding Reminiscence – Part 2

The evening of the wedding arrived…we were all dressed and waiting for our guests. I was hidden away in a beautiful room in the house where I could survey the festivities. My groom was wandering the grounds. Here he is in the middle of his two best men. Paul is…

Diane and her Bridesmaids

Wedding Reminiscence

Now that I have spent several days recounting our wonderful story, I couldn’t help but look at our wedding rehearsal and wedding photos.  So, I am going to post some here as well.  But…I must warn you that I am SURE I will post way too many.  It is so…

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