by Mary Carver | Apr 21, 2015 | Family Life, parenting
Four years ago, my parents, Mark and I took Annalyn to see Tangled. It was her first movie in a theater, and I held my breath the entire time we watched. I had no idea if she’d behave well or freak out or get bored or noisy or WHAT – but she was awesome. I...
by Mary Carver | Apr 13, 2015 | Faith Life
My neighborhood is bursting with color right now. Our next door neighbor has a gorgeous dogwood tree full of pink and white flowers, one that delights me each spring with its blossoms (and disappoints me when they inevitably fall to the ground). The rose bush outside...
by Mary Carver | Apr 7, 2015 | Books, Movies & TV
Today it was really hot – at least for April in Missouri. At 84 degrees, I regretted my choice to wear jeans and sincerely considered turning on the air conditioner. I didn’t. But I thought about it. After school Annalyn asked me how high the temperature...
by Mary Carver | Apr 6, 2015 | Faith Life, Family Life, parenting
It makes sense that we celebrate Easter in spring. Even more than New Year’s Day, this is the time of year that’s full of fresh starts and new possibilities. Today, the day after we remember that the tomb is empty, that He is risen, that we have been saved...
by Mary Carver | Mar 31, 2015 | Home Life, recipes & food
I am not a morning person. [People who have lived with me, feel free to hashtag that with #understatement…] I’m not. I like staying up late and do it even when I shouldn’t, even when I have to get up early (or what morning people call...
