Yes, I am a sucker for a faith filled, family friendly movie. You know that already. A new one just came out on January 22nd - Abel's Field, and it's one you'll love. About Abel's Field Left motherless by tragedy and abandoned by his father, high school senior Seth McArdle faces enormous pressure as he strives to support his little sisters. At school, he endures the daily bullying of the football team. But fighting back only finds him singled out for punishment and assigned to an … [Read more...]
10 Quotes for a Happy New Year
Happy New Year! Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right. ~Oprah Winfrey Ring out the old, ring in the new, Ring, happy bells, across the snow: The year is going, let him go; Ring out the false, ring in the true. ~Alfred, Lord Tennyson, 1850 Every man should be born again on the first day of January. Start with a fresh page. Take up one hole more in the buckle if necessary, or let down one, according to circumstances; but on the first of January let every man gird … [Read more...]
Backstage with How to Train Your Dragon Live
We really enjoyed our first live show as a family a few weeks ago. How to Train Your Dragon Live Spectacular came to Tacoma, Washington. The following morning we had the special privilege to go backstage. We all had a great time! Connect With How To Train Your Dragon Live Spectacular Facebook Twitter YouTube Upcoming How To Train Your Dragon Live Spectacular Shows: 2012 December 19-22: Fresno, CA Save Mart Center December 26-30: San Jose, CA HP Pavilion at San … [Read more...]
How To Train Your Dragon Live Spectacular Review
Last week we had the opportunity to do something so fun. We drove down to Tacoma and stayed the night so we could see the How to Train Your Dragon Live Spectacular at the Tacoma Dome. Let me just say this show was awesome! About How to Train Your Dragon Live Have you seen the movie, How to Train Your Dragon? We really liked the movie so we knew that this live show would be enjoyed at least for the story line. What we were not expecting was such a grand experience. The Story: In the … [Read more...]
New Book for the New Year: Let It Go by Karen Ehman
So, I struggle with control issues. When I first was married, at a very young age, I was bossy, controlling, and tried {in vain} to "change" my husband. Through the already 13+ years of marriage we have experienced together, I have slowly started to let go of those control reigns and just let God and my husband lead. It was not easy. I went against my selfish nature. But now, our marriage is better than it was when we first started out. Let. It. Go. by Karen Ehman is a book that shares with … [Read more...]
Must See Holiday Movie: Love’s Christmas Journey
December always means Christmas movies to me. The newest installment from The Love Comes Softly series is now available on DVD. Love's Christmas Journey is available on Amazon to purchase. About Love's Christmas Journey While still mourning the loss of her husband and daughter, recently widowed Ellie King (Natalie Hall) visits her brother Aaron Davis (Greg Vaughan) and his children for Christmas. Ellie does her best to enjoy the holidays, even making new friends with Mrs. Thompson … [Read more...]
The Heart of Christmas: An Inspiring Holiday Movie
One of my favorite things (one of many, I must say) about the holiday season is an inspiring holiday movie. I love Christmas movies. I have a few favorites that I watch each year and I am happy to add to the holiday movie collection with quality family movies. The Heart of Christmas is one of those movies that will now be on my list each year. About The Heart of Christmas Based on a true story that gained national attention, the film tells the story of Austin and Julie Locke, who are … [Read more...]
