Tyler Ann went and picked up her chickens today. We are making plans to put in a big garden this year. Yes, I think we are feeling a little like homesteaders. We decided to wait on goats for a little while longer, but we are making plans for them. Here are some pictures of Tyler’s
When I was 22 and pregnant with my first baby, I was excited and scared all at the same time. I was pretty sure I would be a good mom. I had a great mom, and I had been baby sitting and working with children for many years. So, I thought I would be pretty
An adoptive mom’s Story (part 1)
Adoption . Family . Katie's Ramblings . Popular PostsOver the last few years, I have been surprised at the requests I have had to write this book or that book. But, I always just laugh and say if I ever write a book it will be about adoption. I may never write a book of my own, but I have decided to start
The Unexpected Adoption Story (The beginning)
Adoption . Family . Katie's RamblingsYehovah’s ways are not our ways. This is a verse, I have heard all my life, yet for some reason I am always surprised by the way He does things. For example, when Jeremy and I married and talked about having a big family, and about helping other families through foster care, we never planned to adopt
Recently, a lot of friends have been concerned about their child’s schooling and over all behavior, specifically those in the adolescent years. I have also struggled with my children during those difficult developmental years, and totally understand their frustration. A few years ago, after adopting a child with severe brain injury, I began doing lots
I decided to share our current menu with our readers. We recently changed our diet up. We have several allergy issues, and we also strive to adhere to a Levitical diet. This, along with a desire to boost our metabolism has created an interesting diet for our family. Below is our breakfast and dinner menu.