It’s official…

…Rob and I are “empty nesters”.  It’s definitely a life transition, but not in a bad way, just in a “wow, this is different, now what?” kind of way.
In the spring of this past year, our house grew fuller, Robbin moved home to save money.  It was the first time in several years that all [...]

I’m not wise, but HE is!

I am thankful to be a child of God.  Especially during times of heartache.  Mostly because I have no words really that can truly comfort, but God’s words are always right -  God’s words are always true.  God’s words are always appropriate.  I am drawn to His word sometimes with a frantic thirst to quench [...]

A new season in our lives has begun!

Yep, it’s official, I’m going to be the Mother of the Bride!   Robbin, our oldest daughter is engaged to Mr. Jakob Brown.  It all happened a week ago Saturday.  Jake talked to Rob early in the day – had lunch at Chipotle.  Many good things happen at Chipotle!  Then Jake proposed later in the evening.  [...]

The dreaded Excel Spreadsheet – a giver’s trek to discipline!

Today was the day.  The day Rob busted out the….dramatic pause, please…dreaded Excel spreadsheet (read those words with a deep scary echoey voice like in a horror flick) to plan our Christmas shopping.
While I moan and complain a bit about it, it actually has become a great guide for us each year.  We estimate the [...]

Election Day 2008

I am proudly wearing the above sticker.  Word has it that it will also get me some free stuff…
From 9 News.com:
The folks at Kokoro restaurants are promising really fast service on Election Day to make up for any time you may lose in the voting booth. Also, if you’re wearing an “I Voted” sticker, they [...]