This is a conversation I had with my daughter Leighanne as we were driving home from Chinese School. Leighanne: Mom, tell me about the Jima Bean War. Me: Leighanne the what?  I’ve never heard of the Jima Bean War.  Tell me what you know about it. Leighanne: It’s a war after the War of 1812. Me:… Read More

Yes–another one of those lasts, but this one also happens to be a first & last.And Oh are they beautifulsome–(Yes that’s my own word!)This event just brings us that much closer to graduation 3 weeks away.BUT TONIGHT–Enjoying PROM NIGHT! I know I’m biased–but aren’t they truly a great looking bunch of kids?Dance for me guys!Love,Julie

The title says it all!For SO many reasons.  I’m finally getting around to posting about our camping trip.But I think that I should begin with a little decompression–I feel like such a failure sometimes.  Really–I’ve been very short with my children and hubby and I HATE IT!  I don’t want to be that way–yet I… Read More

Just had to share a couple of things that happen behind the scenes.Things that we may not normally give a “shout out” about.  1st on the list–Zach’s garden success–home grown turnipsTake a look . . . AndLook what happens when you use the wrong soap in the dishwasher . . . You should try it–It makes… Read More

Spring is really here!  Besides the flowers blooming and all of the extra pollen, it’s officially spring because of all of the end of the school year ACTIVITIES!We recently attended the girls recital.  Leighanne sang a few songs, and Sara and Hannah played the piano.  It was so exciting to see our girls experiencing so… Read More

BUT LIVIN’ OUT LOUD in the Real World!!!Let’s see– We’ve been to doctor appointments–including a chiropractor for mom, a dermatologist for Jordan, and an orthodontist for Sara.  We went camping over Spring Break–a blog for later because it really was a lot of fun. Then we returned home in time for me to make cupcakes… Read More

I had a few interesting conversations over the last couple of days.  In fact, as I am writing this I just realized that God had answered a prayer that we prayed for our girls while we were in the process of bringing them home.  Let me just tell you how grateful I am that God answered this… Read More

Yep–We will hit the 5 month mark this weekend. 5 months since Hannah and Sara joined our family. I can hardly believe that it has already been that long. So many changes have taken place that I can hardly keep up with it all. The girls are adjusting pretty well.  We are still getting to… Read More

All 3 of the guys and Taylor (Austin’s girlfriend) have had a couple of cook-off’s at our house. Taylor and Jordan were team mates. Making French Onion Chicken Austin and Zach were team mates. Cooking Teriyaki Chicken Zach and Austin won the chicken contest and Jordan and Taylor won the hamburger contest.   I personally believe that I’m… Read More

Okay now — let me breathe!!I feel like I have been running a marathon!First of all, notice the new “tab” addition to our blog.  LOVEM Care Ministries.  Our organization website has a new look and you can get to it by clicking here.  Let us know what you think.  And keep checking back on our… Read More