West Linn Old Time Fair – The magic of just being there is WEEK 5 ~ ADVENTURE with Kids Summer 2011

Sometimes your adventure is in your very neighborhood. At a fair where you learn to “just be.”  We got a taste of spending a bit more time at the West Linn Old Time Fair last year, and this year matched that, attending two of the three days and a longer stretch on...

Week 4 ~ Summer 2011 Adventures with Kids Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge

The idea for our fourth Summer 2011 Adventures with Kids to visit Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge was found in a book called Getting Around Portland With Kids. I am getting so excited about these weekly adventures with my children to explore new territory in the...

Writer Mom Tales – A book for REAL moms that stitches together glimpses of the beauty in the chaos of Real-Life Motherhood

I am excited to finally announce on my blog the publication of my SECOND BOOK, WriterMom Tales: Corralling the Commotion while Savoring the Chaos, Spilled Cheerios and Prayers of Real-Life Motherhood, which is the culmination of a long time dream come true- (Ask my...

The importance of mentoring and discipleship — The twins at 412 retreat this week

My twins along with other 412 junior high student leaders left today  from  Rolling Hills Community Church for a week retreat in Sunriver. I am so thankful for the men (and women) who are coming alongside us to disciple our kids! Jesus was our role model for having...

Week 2 ~ Summer 2011 ~ ADVENTURE WITH KIDS – Kelley Point Park and Smith and Bybee Lakes Wildlife Area

Week 2 of my Summer 2011 ADVENTURE WITH KIDS  took  us to  Kelley Point Park and Smith and Bybee Lakes Wildlife Area in the Sauvie Island area of Portland, Oregon. Like Mt. Talbert, it was also not a far drive, which is perfect when you only have a couple of hours....

Week 1~ Let the ADVENTURE WITH KIDS Summer 2011 begin- Mount Talbert Nature Park – First Adventure

Last month I was a guest speaker at Hearts at Home at Rolling Hills Community Church, sharing about “Adventures with Kids” with the moms.   http://www.rollinghills.org/hearts-at-home I believe as parents, it is important to plan adventures in the outdoors with our...

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