faith, Gathered thoughts, history, Review, Texas, travel

From Texas Roots to Magnolia Market & Silos: A Faith-Filled Trip to Waco

From Texas Roots to Magnolia Market: A Faith-Filled Trip to Waco

Book, reading, Review

The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah ~ Book Review

Are you ready to read a book you can’t put down? Kristin Hannah The Nightingale is it!.This historical fiction follows two very different sisters throughout their lives. Both sisters navigate their worlds very differently as they grapple with WW2 and the Nazi occupation of France and as they soon learn they are stronger than they… Continue reading The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah ~ Book Review

faith, Gathered thoughts, history

Holy Week Wednesday ~ Spy Wednesday

Holy Week Wednesday Holy Week Wednesday .. did you know it’s also known as Spy Wednesday? It is a solemn day in the Christian liturgical calendar, as it marks the beginning of the events leading to the crucifixion of Jesus, which is commemorated on Good Friday. As I read the scriptures this am,I couldn’t help… Continue reading Holy Week Wednesday ~ Spy Wednesday

Family activity, homeschooling

Valentines Writing Center

Happy Valentine’s Day ❤️.I have really enjoyed the last few weeks of Valentine fun we added to our homeschool day with this cute Valentine mail writing area. It was a creative way to encourage some writing skills and add to the fun of making Valentines. I added stickers , stationary and some blank postcards for… Continue reading Valentines Writing Center

Book, Book Club, Review

2024 Book Club Recap

2024 Book Club Reads ❤️ Wow! What a year we had! As you can tell we read all genres this past year . I definitely came through these with some of my new favorite authors ❤️ So many of them gave such different perspectives into my faith. Each book was unique and I love that!… Continue reading 2024 Book Club Recap

Columbia gorge, pnw, Review, travel

Skamania Lodge Review

The husband and I were able to getaway for a few days to @skamanialodge for a romantic getaway right before Christmas which at first I thought was terrible timing but turned out to be just what we needed❤️.Skamania Lodge has so many things to offer not just for the two of us but for the… Continue reading Skamania Lodge Review

Gathered thoughts

Gathered Thoughts

This is a good reminder for me today . I often want to hurry and get through moments or schedules but I am realizing that every moment is part of my story .The in between schedules , the late nights or the days when everything comes undone. These are the moments that build or tear… Continue reading Gathered Thoughts

Book, Review

Yesterdays Tides ~Book Review

Such a great read! There are so many things to love about this book and I love when books teach me new things like this one. I had never heard of the Okracoke Island…have you?.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀The story crosses two different wars and differant generations and the author keeps you guessing right up until the end.I love… Continue reading Yesterdays Tides ~Book Review