Summer has a way of stirring up some pretty great childhood memories. Dipping fresh-picked strawberries and blackberries into a heaping bowl of sugar; the juice running down my chin after the first bite. Lemonade stands, homemade ice cream, and running around care free in a bathing suit all day long. Thoughts of those long-ago summer days filled my mind as I read the opening lines of Front Porch Living: A Faith Journey to the Summers of Yester-year. Lori is a fellow blogger and Continue Reading
Five Minute Friday {Release}
I've spent most of my life entangled in a to-do list. I get a thrill marking items off once complete. The other morning, as I sat praying and trying to have quiet time, (as much as I can with a toddler flying airplanes through the living room) my thoughts were scattered. My mind kept drifting to the list of stuff I wanted to complete that day. I was desperate for release from the list. I asked God to clear my head. "Lord, help me to focus on you," I prayed. "I don't want to be Continue Reading
Summer Reading List…
During my blog break, I've been diving into the books that have been sitting on my night stand and waiting for me on my iPad. There's also several on my Amazon Wish List that are calling my name. Summer and reading have always gone hand-in-hand. As a young girl I devoured one book after another on my summer vacations. My family would take a trip every year (to Colorado) and my nose would stay stuck in a book the majority of the trip. I could easily finish four or five books during a week-long Continue Reading
I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream….
My friend Beth, over at Simply Beth, is doing something super fun on Mondays. So fun, that I had to go against my blog break to participate today. Each week she is asking her readers a get-to-know-you question. Today's question What's your favorite flavor of ice cream? Ice cream is kind of a big deal in my family. We don't take it lightly. For instance, I stopped at the Dairy Queen three times while we were in Texas this past weekend to enjoy the sweet treat. Because in my opinion, Continue Reading
Summer Bucket List
I don't know about you, but I love summer. Even Oklahoma summers with their scorching temps and no relief in sight. Summer is for making memories. It's for sticky snow cones and the smell of sunscreen. Summer is for playing outside until the sky turns black and crickets chirp. Here's a few of the memory making activities I hope our family can enjoy this summer. What are your favorite summer activities? 1. Swimming 2. Running through the sprinkler 3. Walking barefoot in the Continue Reading