I Saw God Today
If anyone serves Me, he must follow Me; and where I am, there My servant will be also; if anyone serves Me, the Father will honor him. John 12:26 "Mommy, what does Jesus look like?" Another deep...
View ArticleThe Story Competition
I always look forward to talking with my kids after their Sunday School class. I try my best to reinforce the lessons they learned and I like to see how well they listened to the Bible lesson. Lately,...
View ArticleSome Fun Pics
My crazy haired kids pushing each other on the swings. They really do love each other but sometimes (okay, A LOT of times), they push each other's buttons and I have to intervene so that everyone makes...
View ArticleWhining and Tantrums...From Mama
I always ask myself where my kids get their whiny and tantrum throwing natures from. Today, I was humbled because I realize that they get it from me. It's been a long super busy week. One filled with...
View ArticleCartwheels Are a Bad Idea
"Mommy, I can do a somersault but there's a boy in my class who spreads his arms out and does one arm first and then the other arm and flips his legs over. But, I can't do that." Noah was trying to...
View ArticleThe Disaster That Is Working From Home
Today, I ended up having to work from home while having all 3 of my kids here with me. This is quite a feat. As I sat working diligently in the office and Malakai took his nap in my room, Noah and Maia...
View ArticleBusy, Busy, Busy
I have a second to breathe...sigh...life is so fun and yet so crazy. My babies are growing so quickly and I am trying to soak in the present with them. In these past few weeks we've been to the beach...
View ArticleTantrums Are Contagious
Did you know that tantrums are contagious? So, stay away from those tantrum throwing 2 and 3 year olds or you just might find yourself screaming at the top of your lungs, jumping up and down, and...
View ArticleDinner Time
There's nothing like working all day, then coming home and slaving in the kitchen to make sure my family has a healthy home cooked meal only to sit down at the table to my son saying, "Awww man, I...
View ArticleThe Kid Table
This weekend is pure chaos. Ricky was in a wedding on Friday evening which means we attended the rehearsal and dinner on Thursday evening, then Sunday my brother is getting married, which means we...
View ArticleMaia's Vocabulary
My precocious 3 year old has quite the vocabulary. She is so advanced, in fact that she teaches me new words on a regular basis. Here are some of the words she has added to my...
View ArticleThird-Child-Hazards
Hi! I'm Malakai Kade Murray...why are you laughing? See, this is why I am writing this blog. I want everyone to know why being a third child is hazardous to your health. Exhibit A. Every time I have...
View ArticleMy High Horse has Gone Missing
Before I had kids, I knew that my kids would be little angels. I knew this because I knew exactly how I'd parent them. My children would never throw tantrums in public or disrespect me. They would...
View Article2011
2011 was a good year. It was a year full of challenges and wonderful blessings all at the same time. It was also year of growth.I continued with my Good Morning Girls email group which has kept me...
View ArticleYou Know You're a Bad Driver When...
Maia: Mommy, are you supposed to park on the lines or in between the lines? Me: In between the lines.Maia: How come you always park crooked on the lines? That's not how you are supposed to do it. Me:...
View ArticleMalakai 9 months
This little guy is so much fun! He is 9 months old and has such a fun personality. We think that he is going to be our most adventurous child. He is such a fast army crawler and whenever we turn our...
View ArticleSometimes You Just Have to Laugh
The past two days I have found myself laughing at inappropriate times. Because I am brutally honest, I am just going to come out and say that raising 3 children this close together in age means that I...
View ArticleWe are Super Heros
See, I am not one of those feminist, women empowerment, alpha female type girls. I actually get a little annoyed with those "women-rule-the-world" songs on the radio. And, if you've ever read my blog,...
View ArticleThe Parenting Strategy of the Season
I have learned after 4 years of parenting that I will never get the hang of this parenting thing. Right when I think I've got a handle on things, my kids begin a new phase or take on a new personality....
View ArticleMy Purse: A Symbol of Me?
This is my purse. This is what it looks like all the time. The good thing is that I have everything you could ever need in that thing. The problem is that it may take me years to find it. I don't think...
View ArticleWhat the Kids are Wearing
I've mentioned it before here on this blog, but since the topic of this blog has to do with this particular subject, I am going to say it again. I lack fashion sense. Yup. I don't actually own any...
View ArticleBefore and After
People say that when you have kids, you discover a whole new level of love. I completely agree. But, there is something else that is quite disturbing that having kids has revealed to me. You see,...
View ArticleResurrection Roll Fail
In one fell swoop, I have thoroughly screwed up my kids' Christian theology with my failed attempt to creatively illustrate the "empty tomb." Shoot! I should have known better than to try to do...
View ArticleArticle 1
Confession: I want to be glamorous.My church has this amazing photography ministry and I love to see all the photographer's pictures on Facebook where they take a model out to these beautiful remote...
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