Category Archives: Daily Joy

My sweet Jovie is one year old today. She is beyond a joy in my life. Where would I be without her. I know her siblings love her, too.

Exercise in the cold cleared my head, today.  Church is like the biggest challenge for me, and when I get home, I just feel like a disaster.  Whatever it was that I was stressed or angry about, I decided I … Continue reading →

My oh-so-supportive husband let me audition for a play today.  And he didn’t complain once about being the sole guardian for most of the day.  What a sweetie.

My brother Cameron got married today and we had quite a party.  I really had no idea what party animals my children were–especially Tae and Keller, who were dancing all. night. long. The highlight, though, was seeing how very much … Continue reading →

Seeing Ashley!!!  Love to see my little sister.

I was getting pretty ticked at the kids this afternoon and my friend suggested we go on a walk.  It’s good to have other people’s ideas when you’re brain is stuck in a rut.  We went on a nice long … Continue reading →

Ben and Kel laughing together before bedtime. Jovie trying to drink the bathwater; that surprised face when she gets waaayyy too much water.

There was a beautiful sunrise this morning as I walked my dogs.  It was pink, purple and yellow. Later, I smiled when Canon claimed that he could jump on one foot for three hours, if he wanted to. Jovie was … Continue reading →

Spending time at my parents’s house Christmas decorations Bottle-free afternoon Curly hair and makeup

Checking things off my list of stresses makes me happy and helps me fall asleep easier.