The girls were out of school for the entire week of Thanksgiving. They spent from Sunday afternoon to Wednesday afternoon with Gigi and Papa. We had so much fun. We made Christmas gifts–paintings, flour and salt ornaments, glittery pine cones, boxes, and more. Our ornaments turned out kind of puffy. The dough was dry so we added more water. The dough was too wet so … Continue reading Thanksgiving Fun with Family
About a month ago I awoke next to Breezy; she was still fast asleep. I stared at her for a very long time. She is a beauty. I thanked God, prayed for her health and safety, and then wondered how I could be so lucky to be this child’s Gigi. Many of you regular readers know that Breezy and I share no blood, no DNA. … Continue reading On loving a child
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.–Hebrews 11:1 When a new year arrives we don’t know what to expect. We hope for a year of wonder & surprise. We hope for good things to happen. Sometimes they do, and sometimes they don’t. As my boss often says, hope is not a strategy. Planning and doing is a … Continue reading A year of wonder & surprise
Tower of Twins 