Carefree Clarks

Two years ago, Avery hosted her first friend birthday party. She had a great time, so this crazy mama offered to have another friend party this year. I gave her several theme options, and she chose Pancakes and Pajamas. She

BSF 2016-2017: John 19:18-30

Last week we saw that Jesus was beaten, flogged, and sentenced to die by crucifixion. He was forced to carry the crossbar of His cross on the mile-long walk to Golgotha (or Calvary). This place was outside the city of

Throwback Thursday: Friends forever

Avery and Damon October 2014

2017 brackets: Championship update and trophy presentation

Another bracket challenge is in the books. Grandma was so excited that she won. I reluctantly relinquished the trophy to her yesterday. Avery simply acted like a goofball during the trophy presentation. Avery is improving every year. We’re not surprised

BSF 2016-2017: John 18:28-19:17

Welcome back from spring break! Before our short break, we saw Jesus in several illegal Jewish trials. The Jewish leaders were made up of Pharisees and Sadducees. They were staunch enemies, but they united to condemn Christ to death. They had

2017 brackets: Final Four update

A Final Four update really isn’t necessary since Grandma has wrapped up the trophy and everyone went 0-2 in this round. But to stick with tradition, here’s our update anyway! Here are the latest rankings (in order of ESPN points

8-year doctor’s appointment

We had Avery’s annual doctor’s appointment on Wednesday. I was curious to see how she’s grown over the past year. Here are her latest stats: Weight – 46.8 pounds, an increase of almost 5.5 pounds since last year (between 10th

Throwback Thursday: An unwilling participant

Avery December 2012

2017 brackets: Elite Eight update

Don’t you love watching underdogs win? I sure do! This was a thrilling Elite Eight round. Shirley has pretty much secured the trophy this year (her first victory since we instituted the sparkling gold trophy!). Avery was actually very close