If you live in Kentucky, you need to hike to the top of the Natural Bridge in Slade, KY (about 45 minutes east of Lexington). This is a KY state park with a natural rock arch and an amazing hike. We have been several times in the last few years and it’s always worth the…
This past week I had the opportunity to accompany for a combined chorus of over 130 4th and 5th graders. They sang their hearts out on the classic song Lean on Me as well as several other arrangements. It was the biggest musical experience most of them had ever been a part of. Teachers, volunteers…
Easter is right around the corner. Kids everywhere are excited about the Easter bunny, candy and new clothes. But Lisa T Bergren is ready with a new release in the God Gave Us series to help us remind our kids that God Gave Us Easter and without Jesus we would have no reason to celebrate…
When we make a purchase, there is one word I am always looking for – warranty! There are many products that claim they will last for 5, 7 or 10 years. If a company feels confident to promise that their product will last for a certain number of years, I often think they should stand…
How well do you know your family members? Can you guess what their answer will be to questions about their favorite food, best childhood memory or your parents anniversary? I think it’s important to have fun learning family trivia. Recently my kids and I had the chance to try out a new board game –Chatter…
We love movies and music in our house. Back when we first got married we ended up collecting hundreds of cds and dvds. But over the years, our collections have changed. The kids are growing out of Leap Frog and Cartoons and moving into other older children’s movies. We are trying to get our house…
Many years ago, my Mom decided to create a Family Tree Quilt for my Granddad. She wanted a large display piece that could be used as a wall hanging or on a bed to showcase the family tree. This Family Tree quilt is no longer current. Many grandkids have gotten married and great grandkids have…
Living a life as a tutor with an aristocratic family is easy. Callie is treated as one of the family. She gets to socialize with the highest circles even though her parents are poor missionaries far away in Africa. But Callie is torn. What will she do with her life when the kids are off…