A blog by a wife and a mother of two girls and one baby boy. Thursday, July 10, 2014. We had a fantastic 4th of July weekend! My Mom and Carissa made the pies for the big event. They baked 8 pies total and we brought 6 of them to the party. Carissa is turning into quite the little baker. And thank you to our host and hostess, Paul and Deb. It was really fun! How festive are we? Maleah, with her sketch pad and pencil. How cool is this? .

Chasing The Monsoon is a music project fusing powerful rhythmic elements and ambient, experimental soundscapes with progressive rock, Celtic and world music influences. Ian is also one half of ILLUMINA.

First trip to the rodeo. For years, many locals have loved his clever song writing and goofy stage persona. They have been taking their sweet, sweet California-style jams around the world ever since.

God wants to shovel snow with you. Sunday, January 11, 2009. What I really want to get across here is this was my choice! Every day we are faced with lies that are not from God. We can either chose to accept them, and allow them to shape who we are, or we can rebuke them, and continue to live a fruitful life for Christ. That is why it must be a daily thing. Our mind must be renewed every day.