Since I'm nearing the 38th week of my pregnancy, preparing our hearts and home for our newest little one has been weighing heavily on my mind. I almost feel "ready," if that is even possible. While this is our ninth child, I still look forward to each birth with a bit of trepidation since I … Continue reading Preparing for the Birth of Our Ninth Child
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Early Summer Large Family Happenings
What a blessed (and busy) last few weeks it has been! I've tried to sit down to write a new post for several days now. Mabrey hit the "terrific twos" stage a few months early and she has been keeping me on my toes. She actually agreed to take a nap today, ha! At the … Continue reading Early Summer Large Family Happenings
A Weekly Glimpse into Our Home #5
In an attempt to hold myself accountable, I would love to share a weekly glimpse into our home from time to time. It is so easy for me to overlook the simple joys that God has so graciously allowed me to enjoy as a homemaker. If you would like to follow along, please do! Feel … Continue reading A Weekly Glimpse into Our Home #5
Secrets of a Mom of Many
I often get asked what my secret is. I have eight children in a world where two children are the norm. And I here this a lot. "I could neverhandle so many children. I can barely keep track of my two!" "You must have so much more patience than I do." "You were just made to … Continue reading Secrets of a Mom of Many
Our Large Family Dollar Tree Scavenger Hunt Haul
Family traditions are important, and since we do not celebrate Halloween, we've begun to have "Fall Parties" at our house. https://youtu.be/3sFnPDZ88UA In the video above, I share how we integrated a scavenger hunt into our festivities using only $1.00 items from Dollar Tree. The younger kiddos had a blast looking in and around our home … Continue reading Our Large Family Dollar Tree Scavenger Hunt Haul
Should We Have More Children?
When I was a young mother with only two children, I struggled with the question, "Should we have another child?" My husband and I actually made this question quite a dilemma before we had our fourth and fifth children also. As mothers, we often catch "baby fever," after we already have a few children. Our … Continue reading Should We Have More Children?
