Two splendid Days on the Amalfi Coast!
After we left Florence, we had two splendid days on the Amalfi Coast. Oh boy, this was a huge bucket-list place to see for me. I was in charge of…
Embracing the mess: how to find peace in the eye of the storm
Let’s talk about embracing the mess and mayhem that is sometimes motherhood. Oh this motherhood game can sure be a doozy. Even after our best-laid efforts. I am reminded of…
Labor Day Weekend and the sun setting on Claire’s time at home
I’m having trouble trying to figure out how to post about the rest of our trip, way too many pictures and too much to say. So until I figure that…
One day immersed in the art and wonder of Florence
We had one day immersed in the art and wonder of Florence. Elle was our “guide” and led us to all things beautiful.
the best way to see London Highlights
Our first stop on our MFMP trip was London since we were picking up our girl Claire from her study abroad. We were so anxious for her to show us…
A mother/daughter art “treasure hunt” in Italy – our first “MFMP”
Our first “MFMP” trip is in the books. A Mother/daughter art “treasure hunt” in Italy. What is that, you may ask? Well, I have talked about our “MFME” mother/daughter gatherings…
a birthday cake float and some grit on the lake
Yow there have been a lot of moving parts around here! We just put the last two plus Murphy on the plane after Claire’s farewell weekend, and now it’s down…
the law of Love — Sunday Ponderings
Oh I have so many emotions rolling around in my heart and mind today as Claire will be giving her farewell talk at church in an hour or so. So…
missionary work – A new little army of missionary cousins and friends
There is some pretty tremendous beauty in missionary work. And I love when we have a group of cousins serving missions at the same time. Max served at the same…