walls, part 2

(part 1 of “walls” is years ago back HERE, in case you’re interested 🙂 This sign hung above the door of the playroom in our old house: It was up there for years.   And you know what?  It didn’t stop any whining. We had whining going around a-plenty (I think payback for when I was…

thoughts on walls and Christmas decor in China…and temple prints too

As I mentioned yesterday, I’ve always been pretty particular about what we put on our walls of our home.  (THANK YOU, by the way, for all the great Christ-centered art ideas…so many options to ponder over.  I really appreciate all the input.) My usual particularity on wall decor made my friend and I laugh the…

“walls” questions

I can’t seem to get it together to post Mexico pics. so in the interim I’ve had a bunch of questions from comments and e-mails on the post called “walls” last week. So this is FYI for those who have asked…the map is a National Geographic map. I got it here at a map store,…

speaking of walls…

…we LOVED having our kitchen ones plastered with people we love through the Christmas season. Yes, it was worth all the Christmas card chaos to get to see so many faces we love for a month. This was one wall:and this was the other:After much deliberation from the judging committee (Dave and the kids) this…

Eyrealm Reunion 2024

Eyrealm Reunion 2024

Yep it happened once again. I want to record the official Eyrealm Reunion 2024. I talked about the beginning of the gathering, and by the time everyone arrived we were ready to let the festivities begin. I say “everyone,” but in all actuality we were lower on numbers this year. People always ask me if…

Florida with our married kids after Carson’s Graduation — Goodbye Miami!

Florida with our married kids after Carson’s Graduation — Goodbye Miami!

After all the graduation hoopla and excitement, we stayed a couple extra days to help Elle and Carson pack up and leave Miami. Oh I want so much to remember these days. They were really golden ones filled up with our two married couples and our Murphy Jane. We did some exploring and loving up…