Category: Notes from Home

  • No. 10: Notes from Home | April Plants and Flowers

    This morning, thunder woke me up at around five o’clock. I bolted out of bed. My seedlings! After throwing on a sweater, I dashed to the front door and peered outside. Thankfully, they had not been blown away! While I didn’t grow many vegetables from seed this year, I did start a few peppers and…

  • No. 9: Notes from Home | An April Morning

    A beautiful, slightly warm morning greeted me today. I slipped outside to eat a bowl of cereal on the porch as birds sang around me. Friends, the songbirds are out full force right now. We’ve added a bird feeder to one of our windows with suction cups, and we have loved watching the female cardinal…

  • No. 8: Notes from Home | My Creek Dreams are Coming True

    What a morning it’s been. My children and I spent time outdoors and going through schoolwork. The kitchen got wiped down, and I’m preparing to boil a big batch of eggs. But through it all, I’ve been absolutely elated. As some of you may know, we moved three times from 2017-2020. It was exhausting. We…

  • No. 7: Notes from Home | Our Side Yard Makeover

    We have lived in our home for nearly four years now, and slowly we’ve been fixing up the place. Thankfully, the changes are really starting to add up. To be honest, living here has been a “test of patience” for me. I would love for everything to be done at once, but that simply doesn’t…

  • No. 6: Notes from Home | Our April Homeschool

    April is such a fun month. The weather is heating up, and we are nearing the end of our homeschool year! While in general, homeschooling is something I really enjoy, it’s also nice to take a break at the end of the school year. We used to homeschool year round, but lately, we’ve gotten into…

  • No. 5: Notes from Home | Returning Home

    Ah, home. We just returned home from my daughter’s birthday celebration, and we were welcomed by the Mockingbird’s song and sparkling twilight. The ground shone with moisture, and I promise my plants grew while we were gone. I felt like taking a big ol’ contented sigh while I settled back into our home. Plans always…

  • No. 4: Notes from Home | An 18th Birthday

    Last week, my husband and I walked the aisles of Hobby Lobby, looking for all things green and gold. A special occasion was near. My fourth child was almost 18 years old! As I’m sure you know if you’re a mother, time flies. It was just yesterday that I pushed through attending my daughters’ dance…

  • No. 3: Notes from Home | Simple, Intentional Living

    Goodness, I have been overcome with gratitude lately. I can’t help but be amazed at what has become of my life. From the outside looking in, I’m sure it looks quite normal, really. But to me, it is full of wonder and hope. I think several things have to do with my perspective. First of…