The Cozy Corner

It's been a blessing for our whole family that we've spent a big chunk of time with the Meyers family this weekend. The kids spent f...

One of the reasons I originally pursued teaching - and went for the upper grades of the elementary/middle school spectrum, is that I've ...

This little guy has no relation to me - my sister just called and told me about it....so great. Makes me almost think about....oh, never mi...

Well, I wouldn't go that far... But, I will say, after viewing the movie, I sure have a lot of respect for that little guy - and tremen...

This afternoon, I took a little drive with Sydney to WinCo (grocery store). There's no getting around how much that dog loves me...thou...

If you have followed my blog at all, it hasn't taken long to determine I'm not a big fan of this time of year. We are nearly out of...

Today was indeed a school day. As it should be....it is very cold outside, but that's the extent of the "hazardous" condition...

So, today did indeed turn into a snow day - for both districts. HALLELUJAH ! It was a long 45 minutes continuing to refresh the " Fla...

I know that not everyone is on the same page with me on my prayer request, but I am SO, SO, SO, SO hoping that both Springfield and Eugene...

That couple that I just announced got engaged....well, they just stopped by my house for a surprise visit!!! Truly, I feel incredibly honor...

It's hard to believe there's snow in the forecast with days like today. As Michele and I took a walk together, I already saw a flow...

As a fun little sidenote - we just started a fire right now with the cedar planks that we purchased a HUGE bag of for $20 in the fall. It...

Yesterday I had an assignment that I was actually really looking forward to. It was to a school that I used to sub at frequently (as in ...

Happy Thursday everyone - the three day weekend (at least for kiddos) is very close, woo hoo! The Schillings are coming down this weekend t...

Or, at the very least, it's in my mailbox....as evidenced by all of these: Given the age range of our chosen ministry, we knew this was ...

Ah, don't those look tasty? A little blueberry for my little girl Valentine, and a little chocolate chip for my little boy Valentine. I...

Just now, the doorbell rang and I uttered an "Oh no"... After having cleaned out and organized the garage today and deciding not ...

Last night was a battle. Not with John, Brayden, or Mikayla, but with myself...it was long, fierce, and I think I, just barely, scored the ...

On the first meeting of our Tuesday nights with the ladies, Heather turned to me and said, "Are you guys going to do another Superbowl...