Warm sun, cool air, shaded trails, and each other. Seemed near perfect for a 6 mile family bike ride. After reaching our halfway point and heading back home, I lagged behind with one of my boys who had lost his momentum. The entire first half of the ride he was focused on one thing and […]
My boys, View your life as one great read. One juicy story full of drama, sweetness, sorrow, celebrations, samplings of heaven, and tests of the faithful. A page-turner for sure, full of twists and turns and a constant wondering of what may be revealed with each turning of the page. Though we don’t know all […]
It’s hard to believe that 4 months have passed since Viktors returned to Latvia. (If you are new to Barefoot Walks, you can read about our family hosting an orphan from Latvia beginning here.) And in a little over one month, he will return again. This time to the family who will one day be […]
What makes time move so swiftly? Is there any way to slow it down? I’ve yet to find the key. Try as I might, it continues rushing and raging on. Time wants to steal my moments. So I try to slow the time by being IN the moment. But the moment still whisks by. I’ve […]
(Photo from 2011) I have 2 favorite times of year: Christmas and Summer. Partly because I have my little guys home with me for an extended period of time. We are on the brink of summer break. I always have high hopes of long leisurely days together, reading book after book, sipping lemonade in the […]
The winner of the Mothers Day giveaway is Michelle Payton Chapman! Have fun ordering you new soaps!
It’s been a long time since we’ve had a giveaway. In honor of Mother’s Day, I will be giving away a $25 gift card for Sweetland Soaps. My sister’s company. Yes, I’m biased. But. The stuff really is spectacular! Totally handcrafted using goats milk from their own farm. Check them out! (for giveaway details see […]
