Ga-Zoo-Nee

Many of you have wondered what family life at our home is like on a day to day basis…here’s a little of an average Saturday with our large family…. This morning the boys stayed home {they cringe at the thought of yard sales, hanging with big brother is way more fun} with Graham while Dw chauffeured us…

Nehemiah’s Question

I took a picture a few months back,  but tucked it away. To share on a special day,  because it a cherished rendition of God’s amazing love. It speaks volumes. A tender picture for which there really are no words…. ******* Our Nehemiah…. He’s a thinker. He remembers well. And he has begun to really…

Six Months

It’s been six months since our Nehemiah joined the family. We had a post-placement visit the other day.  Our caseworker mentioned how relaxed he has become  compared to her first visit. Ya’ know how it is when you are around someone, you don’t notice the change like others do. It was really fun to have…

Our Littlest Man

My man is home.   He walked in the door and helped tuck the kids in and zonked out on the family room floor. Made me giggle. The guy is whipped.   Undoubtedly, it was an extremely awesome trip! While Daddy was gone, we postponed some of our little ones birthdays until daddy returned home….

Monumental Events

As I get back into gear, there are so many things that I wanted to mention. Today, January 14, 2013 we are taking time to thank the Lord for His sovereign protection over us just four years ago on this date. For those new to our Place Called Simplicity, on this date, four years ago,…

From Our Home to Yours

Whatever you do.   Look away. And oh, yeah.  Don’t smile.    The big kids. Doing that serious thing.   Which they clearly can’t hold back for long.   But they can try. {Although Liberty was havin’ a hard time not laughing.}   Forget a kid named Jubilee not being Jubilant…. But they can say they tried. A…

MBM: Our New Home

Ahhh, my friends.  Thank you for your gracious love and support when I revealed our blunder.  Yes, Kelly G, we are indeed very, very, very human.   We have made many mistakes over the years and although we were hoping they were all behind us, we are so thankful that God covers mistakes and His…