Author Archives: Kris

Remembering the Ice Storm

Yesterday, we had beautiful snow.  I like snow.  The kids like snow.  They played, started a snowman and made snow angels.  It was pretty.  I took pictures.  All was good. Last night, the freezing rain started.  Freezing rain I do not like.  School had already been cancelled, so I knew we didn’t have to goContinue reading “Remembering the Ice Storm”

My 9-year-old Professor

Nine years ago today I became a mommy for the first time.  I told Professor that this morning.  His response?  “And yeah, if I hadn’t been born, you wouldn’t be a mom to this large crazy family either.”  He’s right.  That’s why he’s Professor.  This kid knows stuff about stuff that I frankly don’t knowContinue reading “My 9-year-old Professor”

Blind Hope

I recently finished reading the book Blind Hope by Kim Meeder and Laurie Sacher.  It’s the story of Laurie and her dog Mia, the lives saved and friendships formed.  As I began to read the story – set on the Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch – I remembered hearing Kim interviewed by Dr. James Dobson.  When IContinue reading “Blind Hope”

Apple Cranberry Bread

A couple of Wednesdays ago, The Frugal Girl posted her baking adventure making cranberry bread.  I wondered at the time if it would be any good or not, but I wasn’t willing to buy cranberries just to try it out.  Well, I bought cranberries.  Bags of whole cranberries were on sale, so I figured “Why not?” Continue reading “Apple Cranberry Bread”

Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix

I love hot chocolate.  I really do.  I drink it all year-long, but during the colder months, one of my favorite things is a cup of hot cocoa with a candy cane in it.  And I make my own mix.  I make it for myself, as gifts and just to share with friends.  There areContinue reading “Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix”

Happy Birthday Gorilla!

Today is Gorilla’s birthday.  I officially have a 2-year-old boy in the house.  His favorite word right now is “nooooo.”  I wish I knew how to put an audio clip of him saying it, as it’s pretty funny.  He does it mostly to be silly.  We celebrated his birthday with cake, ice cream and gifts whileContinue reading “Happy Birthday Gorilla!”

Adventures in Advent

Our family continues to celebrate the season of Advent.  It is a time to refocus and prepare.  Many say it’s about preparing for Christmas, but really, Advent is so much more than that.  It’s a time to prepare for the coming of the Messiah.  Yes, that happened at “Christmas” through the birth of Jesus.  ButContinue reading “Adventures in Advent”