Everything started here
I started writing on a blog called 29 Lincoln Avenue sixteen years ago. The name for my first blog came from the street address of the home I grew up in a small town in Southern Indiana. I loved the idea of inviting you into my “blog home” every week.
It was through learning to write and create content there (and then here) that I discovered my love for words and my voice as a writer. When I started, Twitter and Facebook were the rage and blogging found a unique place that would be writers (like me) were able to practice publishing more than a handful of words at at time.
Through blogging I started writing books. I am eternally grateful for that opportunity to put something more of my heart in the hands of those who are bookish by nature.
But even with Instagram, youTube, and every other social media option out there—I still love to add a few words here.
And I suspect I always will.
What I Wore Wednesday
Last weekend I jetted off for my annual IU girls weekend. 19 years have come and gone, and we are still going strong! We had the best time, talking, laughing, eating and shopping! And what girls weekend would be complete without a makeover? I was at Nordstroms and a...
She Plays Grace
She plays grace... Long fingers, like her daddy, placed on white and black keys. She’s pausing and thinking how it goes. It is unnatural for her to find the notes. But then in the midst of the learning, the tune emerges. Soon, it will flow from heart to hand and...
Multitude Monday
{fun with instagram} Counting 1,000 gifts.... #781 The continuity of years. #782 Gracious husband who lets me go. #783 Sweet girls who miss me. #784 Safe travel in the Lord's hands. #785 Time to sit and write. #786 Seeing friends you haven't seen in a year and...
@the MODsquad Cafe Today
Want to come chat with other moms? Be sure to stop by the MODsquad Cafe as we answer the question: How has motherhood changed you?
Yes, This is (in)Courage
Oh, how I love these (in)Courage girls. When I grow up, I want to be just like them! Enjoy this sweet video. Play it twice so you can get up and dance!
What I Wore Wednesday
Loft Style :: Something Old, Something New I love Ann Taylor Loft and have shopped there for years. One reason, is that they have a great petite section for those of us who are height challenged. My favorite black pants came from there! So here are a couple things I...
What's In The Bible DVD #5 {giveaway}
What’s in the Bible? is a new DVD series from VeggieTales creator Phil Vischer designed to walk kids and families through the entire Bible. In DVD #5, Buck Denver and cast take us through 1 and 2 Samuel where you meet a would be king, learn about the Trinity, focus...
Multitude Monday
Five years feels like five minutes and I'm thinking that in five more you'll be twenty. I'm so grateful for the chance to be your mommy and to have a front row seat to every moment that flies by. Counting 1,000 Gifts... #770 Your laugh. #771 The way your hair curls on...
Diary of a Preschool Blogger :: Turning off Social Media
I {heart} blogging. It is the first "hobby" I have ever really had. But, I'm a newbie. My friend Stef and I jokingly call ourselves preschool bloggers. I have so much to learn. Maybe someday, I'll feel ready to move up to kindergarten. After all, they say all you...
What I Wore Wednesday
This past week, I had two chances, outside the ordinary jeans and t-shirts to get dressed up. I attended our church's Easter Drama with my oldest daughter on Friday and celebrated 17 years of marriage with my husband on Saturday. Both outfits feature my love for all...