Winter’s Beauty

Last night we got three or four inches of snow. Snow is falling right now and it looks so pretty outside. I just got back from walking and enjoying the beauty of winter. It’s the kind of day where you enjoy being inside curled up with a book by the fire or baking some cookies … Read more

Weekly Verse for January 15th

As a family we are working on James 1:19-20 this week. James 1:19-20 (ESV) 19 Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; 20 for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness that God requires. I find memorizing God’s Word enriches my time … Read more

Finally some snow!

Now it looks and feels like winter should in Northern Michigan. Zachary and I went for a walk today and enjoyed the beauty of the snow. Snow on the road behind our house. Zachary on our walk this morning. Josiah on a walk a few days ago with me.

Now We Just Need Some Snow

It’s supposed to be 41 degrees and cloudy here today. The forecast for the next few days doesn’t look very promising for any snow. I enjoy the beauty of the snow and my children enjoy having fun in it. Nicholas and Josiah haven’t had a chance to try out the new sleds they received for … Read more

Christmas Morning

We enjoyed a very nice Christmas in our family this year. We are so blessed. Josiah in front of the tree with a mouth full of candy from his stocking. Taylor fixing some coffeecake for breakfast Jacob checking out his stocking

Pioneer Hill

I took the kids to Pioneer Hill today for some sledding. It was the first time Zachary and Josiah got to sled there. They had a blast. I went down a few times myself but the most fun for me was the enjoyment I got from watching my kids have fun. On Josiah’s first time … Read more

Brothers

One nice thing about having a large family is all of the fun they can have together. Kevin and Taylor are only 18 months apart and have had lots of fun over the years. I remember one time when I was out shopping and had Kevin and one of his little brothers who was just … Read more

Just in time for December

We’ve been getting lots of snow today. What a fitting way to welcome in the month of December. Kevin clearing the driveway. Zachary working on the front porch. Nicholas working on a path.

Cold Front Coming Tomorrow

We’ve been having some very warm weather for this time of year in Northern Michigan. This afternoon Kristi, Zachary and I went for a walk and enjoyed the warm temperatures which were in the high 50’s today. Tomorrow a cold front is expected and hopefully some snow along with it. Zachary checking out the temperature … Read more