The Things We Do: happy birthday to you....♪♫♪♫♫♪♪♪♫♪

A little someone turned one years old today. She's got big brown eyes, kissable cheeks, and an adorable personality.

mmmmm, this taste surprisingly good!

Fiona enjoyed her birthday cupcake and all her presents.
We love you sweet baby! Happy 1st birthday! ♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♪♫

welcome to

our journal about our lives...We began our blog in March of 2006 as The Things We Say, which was a fun way to journal the funny things our kids said.

This new blog is a collection of writings to our kids in a personal journal style. It encompasses past memories, current happenings/thoughts, and future hopes.

Mom mostly writes this blog but Dad contributes to it sometimes as well. We post almost every day. We look forward to someday putting these journals into book print for our children as a history of their heritage and upbringing. Mom loves to journal and blogging makes it much faster. It's a relaxing hobby!

ABOUT US

We have been married for 14 years and have thus far devoted our lives to full time ministry. God graciously gave us two precious children to train and care for, a calling we humbly and passionately embrace. We've been homeschooling for 6 years. Our home is filled with music, books, yummy smells from the kitchen, laughter, prayer, guests, and memories.

Dad
is a pastor who is currently out of work. While he waits for God's leading concerning ministry he is doing every kind of side job he can get to keep our family afloat.

Mom
is passionate about managing our home, schooling our children, and being her husband's greatest companion. She has also started a house cleaning business to help make ends meet. She's surprised at how much she loves cleaning houses.

Jonathan
is 10 years old, has incredible blue eyes and loves all things boy and outdoors. He's really smart too and loves to read.

Emilee
is a sweet 8 year old and besides her chocolate brown eyes and lovely long hair, is beautiful inside and out. She loves animals and being social.