Entries by Renee

A Bird in Need

As I was preparing dinner, Zachary burst through the door from baseball practice.  My hand flew up to stop him in his tracks in hopes of preventing mud tracks from the baseball field from being spread across the kitchen floor.  He panted, “Mom, come here, there is a baby bird outside.”  Everyone dropped what they were doing […]

Love, Affirm, Pray

The more we show our children how valued and loved they are, the greater our opportunities for creating rich experiences with them will be.  When they know they are loved unconditionally, they will trust us.  When they trust us, they will allow us into their lives. Our children are bombarded by the world daily.  They […]

Artwork Treasures

My boys are constantly drawing me pictures or writing me notes.  Their sweet pictures are precious to me, and I hated them being stuffed into drawers and boxes.  I wanted the boys to know that their time and effort to create something was appreciated and loved. I also wanted their creations to be organized in a […]

In a Moment

These little faces…inspire me….daily. These little faces bring both joy and heartache.  These little eyes watch me try hard and fail more often than I’d like. These little gifts from God, each so completely different, force me to my knees daily.  Because when I look into these sweet little faces, I see innocence.  I see life.  […]

Would a $50 gift card kickstart summer for you?

As a grand opening of sorts for Barefoot Walks, I will be giving away a $50 American Express gift card to a lucky commenter.  Use it to bless someone in your life, use it for a family vacation or outing, use it however you desire. What is Barefoot Walks you ask?  Step on over to the […]

Memory making on the cheap

Summer provides a great opportunity for creating memories and experiences with your family for little to no money.  If you spend a little time scouting and planning, you can plan some really neat activities that would typically be too costly to partake in. Lego Monthly Mini Model build http://stores.lego.com/en-us/StoreEvents.aspx  (Ages 6-14) I can’t wait to […]