September 2014 - Lines From The Vine

It’s Been Said…

“The table is a meeting place, a gathering ground, the source of sustenance and nourishment, festivity, safety, and satisfaction.” —–Laurie Colwin

Watching the Littles

Courtney snapped these photos last week…

Have you taken the personality test over at Human Metrics? We’ve had the older half of our family each take the test and have been spending the last few weeks comparing notes. Not surprised at all by my results, I am an extrovert. I was surprised by some of the other things it said about my personality, but as I…

It’s Been Said…

“I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.” —-St. Paul

Community Fellowship- October 14th

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It’s Been Said…

“I’d rather have roses on my table, than diamonds on my neck.” —–Emma Goldman

Today, In Our Home

The end of summer is almost within reach. There was a breeze blowing outside earlier. Don’t get too excited. It was still 91^ out today. The calendar says it’s September. We’re thrilled to know cooler temperatures are just around the corner. The plants on my porch are looking droopy. They usually look ok until the temperatures start reaching the 90’s.…

Life in 2014

We’ve graduated. Two months ago we had four children, four and under. Now, we have four children five and under- it’s a big step in a world that threatens to be dominated by little people. 🙂 After falling out of his crib trying to escape, we packed up our second crib. Now we only have one. Jackson is officially sleeping…

Owen at Four Months

This is just one of many moments when I am so terribly thankful I didn’t stop having babies when folks began to tell me I was too old. 😀 Owen, at four months, is a joyful baby. He has been rolling himself over for a couple of months. He adores anything he can chew on, or can fit in his…

Big Families, Babies and Blessings

(Below is an edited re-print of a blog written in 2006. It’s fun to re-read some of these old blog posts. My life is so different now than it was then. It seems like lifetimes have passed since then.) I am a mom of eight. Yes, gasp, I know……most of you already know this but for those who don’t I…