Our seven year old son, Koby, has been diagnosed with high functioning autism. Sometimes it can be difficult to determine what to buy others for the holidays, especially a child that is on the spectrum. Understand that these ideas will not be the same for each autistic child because every child has different needs. For … Continue reading Gift Ideas for a Child on the Spectrum
Every Thanksgiving I have every intention on taking pictures and lots of 'em. Pictures of our loved ones and the meal that we are sharing together. But sadly, each year I seem to take less and less. I want to be able to look back on the memories and remember the smell of the food, … Continue reading A Grateful Heart
Why is it that time really starts to get away from you during the holidays? BAM... it's Jordan's birthday then BAM, it's already Thanksgiving and you turn around and there's Christmas. On Friday we celebrated Jordan's birthday with balloons and cheesecake. My aunt and her son, Aaron, are visiting from out of town so the … Continue reading Life Lately
Dear Jordan, Today as you turn another year older, I want you to know how forever grateful I am to be your wife. You are our provider and always do whatever needs to be done to assure that our family is taken care of-- you are a prime example of what the Bible tells us … Continue reading Happy 29th Birthday
It's hard to believe that next week is Thanksgiving! We all have a favorite dish or two, so today I'm going to share my favorites with you. We have at least four different Thanksgiving dinners to attend each year. My grandfathers, my mother-in-laws, Jordan's aunts, and our church dinner. My favorite dishes are green bean … Continue reading Favorite Thanksgiving Dishes
Christmas is right around the corner! This year I'm sharing the things that are on our wish lists. Klara's List 1. Easel 2. Baby Alive 3. Hatchimal Colleggtibles 4. Peppa Pig Castle 5. Calico Critters Cozy Cottage 6. Calico Critters Sweetpea Rabbit family 7. Tangled movie 8. Vampirina toys Koby's List 1. Elephant and Piggie … Continue reading Our Family Gift Guide
It's Monday again and today starts a special week for us-- it's BIRTHDAY WEEK for Jordan! Any other year I would have already had presents bought, wrapped, and a cake ordered to pick up on Friday, but this year has been a little different for us financially. We have one income, three children, and a … Continue reading Happy Monday
Today and every day I am so thankful for those who have courageously served our country, those who are currently serving, and those who will make sacrifices for our freedom in the future. We do not know them all, but we owe them all. Thank you for being our heroes!
Today for Friday Favorites I am going to let you in on some of my favorite mom moments. Without any doubt whatsoever, being a mom is the greatest blessing of all. I am so proud of my children and their accomplishments. Koby His kindergarden graduation was one of the most emotional moments I have experienced … Continue reading Favorite Mom Moments
I realized that I haven't shared a lot about myself with you guys so I thought it would be fun for y'all to get to know me a little better with an about me post. A Little About Me My name is Jordan and I am 27 years old. My husband and I have three … Continue reading A Little About Me
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