I am from East Texas but have lived in NW Romania for nearly 14 years! I came over as a single missionary, and have done a lot since but most significantly in my opinion is getting married and having 2 boys. Now my focus is on Raising them. The name of my blog comes from … Continue reading
Living in Romania challenges you in many ways. Some simple, some more complicated. There are things you don’t have that you want – maple syrup, Reese’s peanut butter cups, brown sugar…. There are some that you can make on your own that work – the first two are also examples. And there are things that … Continue reading
The kids were fighting constantly. Every time I asked for help I got attitude. Everyone was bored. No one wanted to help. Everyone wanted mommy to do something. You know, THOSE days? Well, I had one about a week ago. The last straw was asking for help to carry water to the cucumbers… something that … Continue reading
We bought our couches many years ago and have never really been able to clean them well. White couches have slowly become tan. Part of life and it was okay. I came across a list of things the Magic Eraser cleans and it mentioned leather. I researched online and it looked like it might be … Continue reading
I know, long time no post. Easter went off without a hitch… then we finished our last week of spring break. I have been using all my spare time in order to make some things, handprint art and hair bows, to sell at an upcoming “sale”. Also to get some advertising done. On top of … Continue reading
For many Easter was celebrated on Sunday, here in Romania it will be celebrated this year NEXT Sunday. I have done a lot of research over the years as to why there is a difference. It is actually interesting, and also the difference in traditions is interesting! The simple answer is the early church fathers … Continue reading
A beautiful city! We were able to stay at the Wharf Inn; it was simple, and when the neighbor went to his room it sounded like they were trying to get into ours! But it was a nice place and we enjoyed the location.. It was close to pier 43 1/2 near the Boudin bakery. … Continue reading
This trip we spent more time than usual being a “tourist”. Usually times back are times just with family and a few things together with family. We were able to see new places and new things and it was a pretty nice time. In Texas we took Cristian’s mom to the Austin Rodeo – … Continue reading
After leaving my parents we had 6 days left and we made the most of them! It was tiring but enjoyable. We flew to California and were able to meet up with a childhood friend, one of my best friends. You know, the type that when you see after 6 years it feels like you … Continue reading
I am behind. But there is a good reason. Traveling is tiring! I am back in Romania and am catching up on my blog… So, I left off sharing about a wonderful time with my family, it didn’t stop there. The boys and I headed to my brother’s house once spring break started. My sister … Continue reading
That is something special. No matter what your family is there. There is a Christmas song that I have loved the last couple of years, “there’s no place like home for the holidays”. No, no, this is not a Christmas post! Lately though I have started appreciating even more the “no place like home”. It … Continue reading
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