Only once in my life have I ever wondered if God allowed me to have a twin (based on personality) that I didn't know about, and that was when I met Susan. Two years ago, on Christmas eve, Susan and her family came to our church for the very first time. The air was crisp and we all hoped for snow … [Read more...] about Susan Stynes
The Little Things: 27
I didn't do my usual work out at the gym today. Nope. Instead, I cut it short, curled up on the couch, poured myself another cup of coffee and went through pictures. Hundreds of beautiful memories that put all other memory lanes to shame. See, I'm going through this stage... There are 27 days … [Read more...] about The Little Things: 27
Late Night Crafting
I don't know when it started. But I do remember it having this effect on me. One way or another I always found my best ideas late at night. Hours after the family had tucked themselves under covers, I was found downstairs, at the dinning room table, pouring creativity into my latest … [Read more...] about Late Night Crafting
How to Kill a Christmas Tree
Every year my fellow family members and I cut down a beautiful Christmas Tree. But we don't do it like normal families do it.... See, killing a Christmas Tree is a precious thing. You can't just KILL it. That's murder. To find the perfect tree, you've got to hunt it down. So, in light of … [Read more...] about How to Kill a Christmas Tree
Thankful.
My heart is full and so is my belly. Thanksgiving has come & gone, and so have the leftovers. Around these parts, Thanksgiving is bigger than Christmas. It's a Filly Family Favorite (try saying that 10 times fast) filled with our most favorite things. This year, among the holiday … [Read more...] about Thankful.
Stephanie & Tj
It started with a high five. Five little fingers on a fifth grade boy's hand made their way down a line of students. Ten year old TJ was giving out high fives to anyone who wanted one-- and Stephanie wanted one. That high five turned into a small crush, which proceeded into a conversation, and … [Read more...] about Stephanie & Tj
