HE HAS RISEN! Luke 24:31Then their eyes were opened and they recognized him, while he talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures
Does Your Brain Think in Status Updates?
The other day, I was driving down the street and I was thinking about some houses right next to this new hospital that is being built and I was feeling bad for them. Suddenly I realized that I was thinking in status update form. I was actually editing my thoughts to make them more interesting… [Read More]
Movie Praise: Disney’s PLANES
The kids and I went to see a movie yesterday and during the previews they showed a scene from Disney’s new movie PLANES. I am not going to lie, I am totally geeked about this movie. My 8 year old tried to act like he was to cool for it but I did notice he… [Read More]
Praise & Giveaway: I Caught the Easter Bunny
We have been on quite the Easter Bunny tour lately. Some have been white. Some have been brown. Some have pink ears, some might have been a little scary. Regardless, my kids have snuggled on more than a dozen in the past week. However, the “One” bunny. The real bunny. Has yet to be caught…. [Read More]
Sunday Reminders & Giveaways
It has been a very busy weekend in the Sunshine Praises household. We had two bunny and egg events plus a handful of other activities. I have also been working on imputing and tagging four years worth of little girl clothes for our MOPS consignment sale. As excited as I am to be having another… [Read More]
Parenting: Eph’s Birth Story
When I found out I was pregnant with Ezra, I wrote this post. Tonight on the day of my eldest’s 11th birthday, I would like to share it. When I found out I was pregnant with my surprise baby, I began following some birthing sites. I am amazed at all the different birth stories that women share. They are… [Read More]
Praise & Giveaway: VeggieTales – The Little House that Stood
“Bobo the Nado” is a favorite in our house. I am not sure there is a more famous tomato around. When we received our review copy of The Little House that Stood, the kids were over excited to put it in an watch it. I think they have watched 4 or 5 times in the past few… [Read More]
Praise & Giveaway: Roma Downey’s Little Angels: Prayers for Everyday
Last February I had the wonderful privilege to host a Little Angels party and preview the wonderful video series that Roma Downey created. We instantly loved the video series so felt very lucky to be able to review the newest addition to the series, a book, Prayers for Every Day. About the BookLittle Angels Prayers for Every… [Read More]
I Fell Off the Planet – It’s the TV’s Fault
A week or so ago at church, I was sharing the potential future name of baby #3 with my friend’s teen daughter when she started to swoon. I thought she was going to giggle or faint or something. It was surely more than I expected over the name Ezra. Bible names don’t typically invoke such… [Read More]
Emeals: What Do You Love Contest!
I love the way that my daughter scrunches her little nose when she is thinking. I love the way my son cries at movies, even when he knows the ending. I love it when an an old friend calls me out of the blue. I love the feel of the sun shining on my face…. [Read More]