Fellowship Reminder

Tracy / October 18, 2011

Hearts at Home Fellowship November 8, 2011 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Please bring something to share for a potluck lunch. Email for more details. Water and paper products will be provided. Well-behaved children are always welcome.

It’s Been Said…

Tracy / October 18, 2011

“Those who sleep under a quilt, sleep under a blanket of love. “ –Author Unknown

Jacob’s Birthday

Tracy / October 18, 2011

After years of being told how horrible it was going to be to have teens in our home, Paul and I have been pleasantly surprised with all four of our oldest children. They are a blessing to our entire family- and I actually look forward to those teen years now! Imagine that!! It’s the years between toddler and teen that…

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Mattress Pad

Tracy / October 18, 2011

This house was packed with all sorts of household items when we moved in last January. While most of it we donated to local thrift stores, I did hold on to a few things that I thought we could use. This mattress pad, was in great shape, but really didn’t fit any beds we owned. Still, I thought, eventually I’ll…

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Happy Birthday, Mr. Jacob!!

Tracy / October 16, 2011

You once said that you thought Emma was an early birthday gift for you. I believe that you were a gift for our entire family. You are so creative…very responsible…with a capacity to love life unlike anything I’ve ever seen. As you turn 16, I hope a year of experiences you will never forget. I pray the Lord will continue…

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Still Counting Days…

Tracy / October 14, 2011

not too many left! I’ll be so glad to have Joshua home. If you think on it, please say a prayer for him today.

Emma’s Birthday….

Tracy / October 14, 2011

I *love* birthdays! (Well,those that belong to the younger folks around here, anyway. *smile*) Emma’s birthday always marks the “birthday season” in our home. I’ve been working recently to make these days extra special. I’ve added some things to our celebrations and I still have a couple of things to put together, then I’ll share the projects with all of…

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My Heart….

Tracy / October 13, 2011

A quickie craft project…. I can’t remember where exactly I came across this idea, probably Pinterest. I do so adore this man…..

The Making of a Dining Table

Tracy / October 13, 2011

The making of our dining table was a labor of love. After years of looking in stores and asking other big families we knew about how they found tables to fit their big families, Paul and I realized we were going to have to break down and build our own. I’ve found these plans online: Both truly beautiful, but wow(!),…

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