Homemaker Chronicles

We had a great 4th this year.  It was the first annual reunion of the brothers and sister (and their children and their children’s children) since my grandpa died two years ago.
If only he could see his legacy…

Wouldn’t my grandparents be proud?  I’m sure they feel good looking down from heaven and knowing that we [...]

So…

~Angie
Homemaker Chronicles

Hi Homemaker Chronicles readers!
Just so you know, I’m taking a “snow day” from blogging today.
See…

And yes, that is my high school letter jacket.   I am a dork on many levels.
~Angie
Homemaker Chronicles

Betcha can’t figure out what Regan got for Christmas…

What about Adia?  Can you take a wild guess what’s under this wrapping paper?

Leave a comment with your guess!
*UPDATED*
Noone guessed what Regan got…which was an American Girl Doll!

She’s has asked for two years in a row and she finally got one.  That’s 100% because it took us [...]

Can YOU guess what Salem got for Christmas?

What about Todd…

…can you figure it out?
Check back for more and the answers later today!
*UPDATED*
Close Katie!  Salem actually got this…

…a slide that looks like a castle. It can also double as a tent if you hide underneath it, say when you’re playing hide and seek for instance, [...]

(sing with me)   …so I can, so I caaan…
See Christmas lights!!!
If you glanced at my sidebar then you already know that Friday’s Homemaker Moments is going to be a fun one because we’ll be sharing our favorite Christmas flicks.
Do you have one in mind??
I couldn’t wait to tell you guys that *spoiler alert* one of [...]

This time, I’m curious to know what is the most popular Christmas tree topper in the world!  Muuuwah-ha-ha-ha!!
Alright, I’ll settle for the most popular Christmas tree topper among my readers, but you have to vote in order to satisfy my curiosity.  You do know what I mean by Christmas tree topper, right?  That thing that [...]

Even when I can’t buy all the gifts I want to for everyone on my Christmas list I have to remember,

And even when I know that January is probably not going to be any easier financially I am reminded that,

for the good of those who love Him and are called according to His purpose.
Are you [...]

Hopefully everyone had a fantastic Thanksgiving filled with lots of feasting, games, and tradition.  I can still taste that sweet ham and the smell the yeast from the bread.  Although, my stomach is hating me right now…not because the food was horrible, but because I ate so much of the food.
Wanna see?  (Don’t worry, [...]

Thanksgiving is around the corner and I have been thinking long and hard about what I am thankful for this year.  Of course there is the generic family, friends and food.  Or even the obvious, health and happiness.  But I want to get really specific this year.  While those things are great and truly blessings [...]

This area of our country (Arkansas) is so beautiful this time of year.  When that fall breeze blows the leaves fall like snow from the turning trees,  it feels like an appropriate introduction to winter.  And the leaves…oh, the leaves.  They don’t just turn brown and fall to the ground.  NO, they turn all different [...]

Silhouette week!!  I have just discovered this wonderful way of capturing moments.  I’m not all that great at it, but it is interesting to try…
Here’s my entry this week.

Do you have any idea how hard it is to capture a kid, first of all, but a kid flying a kite…from behind?  Someone should have been [...]

I still haven’t gotten Google’s blessing, but I’m not waiting any longer!!  I’m so anxious to post some of our recent fun stories and pictures.  So, blessings or not…I’M BACK!
I gave you a nice little preview last week of the beautiful wildflowers, here in the good ‘ole South, with a promise of more.  These are [...]

In honor of Easter- which is over with…

 
…and in honor of our indoor egghunt- which we rarely do…

 
…and in honor of eggs- which have nothing to do with Easter…

 
I have a neat little tip for you!!
(Basically I just wanted to show off my pictures from yesterday that didn’t make the cut for the My Day in [...]

It’s all business today friends.
*UPDATE*  Here’s the latest “Jude” pic…how adorable!  
Jude’s Mama says, “His life is pretty much back to normal! Thank you all for your prayers. His lip will be a little swollen for up to 6 weeks post surgery and the inside stitches have yet to dissolve, but as you can see he [...]

What a wonderful Valentine’s Day weekend!  I LOVE holidays…especially when we get to pour the love on!  
Friday night the older three kids went to a fancy Valentine dinner at our great friend’s house down the road!  Todd and I took littles one and two out to eat Mexican!!  Mmmm!
Man was that a switcheroo!  We are so used to [...]