It's a little bit crazy around here! The kitchen looks great in one half, the other half not so slick. We're just averting our eyes for now. Our Patriarch study group met today for the first time. I think we're going to have a great year together. I woke up with a sore jaw, so I must have been just a wee bit worrisome over it. Nobody walked out, so I think we're good. I may turn into a Beth Moore groupie after this study. It's goooooooooood.

I've so appreciated all the blog love coming my way after kicking everyone off my sidebar. Mighty gracious of you all. Hope it encouraged a few of you out there to seek some balance, like I'm doing here. I haven't arrived, but I'm seeking.

Faithlifts asked me to be a guest writer for the Faithlifts spot tomorrow. Pop over to here on Wednesday, to read my take on this month's topic, Faith. Thank you, Heather and the team for not sending back my submittal, marked "rejected." I hope reading it will encourage you.

Finally, I'm going around corners and meeting myself. We've got a packed week, I may get in one more post before we hop on yet another plane, but I thought I'd share a photo we took right after our newest grandson, Landon's birth. This photo, top of page, is our whole little family, at least the part that Don and I started. We started with two, (sort of), grew to five very quickly, and now we're thrilled to say there are 12 of us. It's really starting to be fun when we get together for holidays, birthdays, etc. Because we've moved across the country a lot, Easter or Thanksgiving dinner was often just the five of us. I'm tickled pink to say we've just about hit a number that can actually eat a whole ham or turkey in one sitting.

I'm off to tend to the nest a bit. Next few days are full. I'll check in before we jump on the plane, when I'm putting this puppy to bed for 10 days......wonder if I'll get the shakes from withdrawal...