Well, we made it to Texas with no trouble at all ~ even though we had to go through Newark, New Jersey. They were STILL clearing snow from the runways and tarmacs there, and we were surrounded by a lot of disgruntled, delayed, and “bumped” travelers, but fortunately we were not included in that group. … Read More The Eagle Has Landed…in Tamale Country
“Wow, Mel. That’s not normal, you know. And I mean that in the best way possible.” my sister said as I described the gifts I received on Christmas day from my loving husband. After we talked about her Christmas morning with her kiddos and then ours, and what everyone had received this year, she asked… Read More My Gifts: A Ring and A Prayer (and a book)
There were so many blessings and things to be thankful for this Christmas. It seems that every year I’m thanking the Lord again for His provision for us in so many ways during the holidays. This Christmas was no different, of course. I’m sure no one remembers this. Actually, I didn’t even remember until… Read More It Was Merry & Bright Alright…and Almost White
There are a few places I love to visit at Christmastime. My sister and I even shared a moment of giddiness on this subject on the phone the other day when I called her in Austin, Texas and asked her what she was doing… “Shopping at Whole Foods,” she replied. “Oh ~ how fun!” I… Read More New York Nostalgia & A Good Idea
A midnight race through Central Park to ring in the brand new year; a Texas 40th birthday party with folks Mel holds so dear. Back home to lots of baseball games~ spring, summer, and how does “fall ball” sound? Kory managed to make his favorite sport last the whole year round. We even saw our… Read More Merry Christmas From the Krum Fam!
She’s been wanting to try a new haircut for a while ~ nothing too short, but a trim and maybe some bangs. (I was pretty worried about the bangs idea, because she’s so used to tucking it all behind her ears and having it completely out of the way!) Kayla’s first ever haircut was only… Read More Shear Joy!
After Gabriel tells Mary that she will soon give birth to the Son of God, he also mentions, as extra confirmation, that her cousin Elizabeth is expecting a baby in her old age. Mary receives the news, believes, and then goes immediately to Elizabeth’s house. Upon arrival she hears these wonderfully, welcoming words from Elizabeth:… Read More And Blessed is She Who Believed…
I just love granola, and I love giving it as a gift even more. It’s fairly healthy, and always yummy. Kayla and I are the biggest granola eaters in our house ~ and usually on yogurt. To make it gluten free, we just are sure to buy specified gluten free oats ~ like Bob’s Red… Read More Gluten Free Cranberry Almond Granola
Actually, it was a night in the mall, but even THAT is a rare occurrence for these special ladies ~ all of whom are either married to a pastor, or are on staff at one of our church planting network churches. They are an incredible group, and I wanted to make sure they knew it!… Read More Ministry Mamas Night on the Town
Quite different from the recent Saturday afternoon football fests that have been going on around here, eleven little girls showed up at our house this Saturday for Kayla’s 5th annual Christmas tea party. That’s right ~ 5th annual! We got out all of the old invitations to see just how long we’ve been having this… Read More A Tea Party ~ Minus the Tea