Elihu Broten
On August 7, my brother and sister-in-law, Joseph and Ira Broten, welcomed their first child into the world, giving our kids their 5th cousin…
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Real Butter
While eating at a restaurant a few weeks back, the server brought out a packet of real butter with the bread. We have never…
Grass & Deserts
As the rains continue to come down (seriously it rains for about an hour every night), grass has started to sprout all over. We…
Kids’ Comics: Helping Mama
The ankles are starting to swell a little more and Sonja says even though the baby has three more weeks, she would be happy…
Kidnapped
No, this is not a book review on Robert Louis Stevenson’s 19th century novel, but a simple acknowledgement of an existing reality here, which…
Holly Arrived!
Just a short note to let everyone know that Holly has arrived…YEAH! She’s already given me my first prenatal checkup. I’ll spare you all…
Reprieving Rain
April and May felt torturous at times. When friends spoke of the humidity climbing in the summer and the temps feeling even hotter, I…
Boy or Girl?
LORD-willing, we are coming upon the last month of this pregnancy. We do not know whether we are having a boy or girl, but…
Sibling Sleepers
Alright kids, let’s pretend we’re taking a nap: Umm, Athanasius, that requires closing your eyes. Alright, now WAKE UP! Hmm, Athanasius, I don’t think…
Book Review: Little Threads
Elizabeth Prentiss may be best known for her 19th century book, “Stepping Heavenward”, a must read for young women says Sonja, but “Little Threads“,…