Always Learning!

God is always faithful and its sweet to trust in Him. I am always learning and growing closer to Him, maturing in my faith.

I recently had to fly back home with my oldest son, he had a scheduled visit with his bilogical father. When I knew the time was coming up I was nervous like always. Its a big trip if we fly or drive. Working out the details with my husbands job and with my youngest two children can be a big task itself. As the time got closer it was clear to me that this trip I would fly alone with my oldest, leaving my other two children at home with my brother and husband. I was happy the details were working out smoothly but deep down I had anxiety about leaving my home, husband and children. I really love being home and I hate to leave. I dont like to be away from my husband either, i miss him terribly! I kept thinking once my son is with his dad it will just be me..how weird will that be! It scared me! I also had thoughts about my children being taken care of here, who would do my daughters hair!? lol What would they have for dinners and lunch? I started to pray and gave all my worries to Him.

I think as a wife and mother you become so used to your routine and taking care of everyone that its hard to imagine stepping back. Slowly I thought about all the postives for this upcoming trip... time spent with my almost 2 year old neice, visiting with my mom and sisters...enjoying the flight and time alone with my oldest..

The trip has come and gone and now my son and I are safely back at home! I can honestly say that yes I missed my husband dearly and my children but the trip was wonderful.. I accomplished alot of things and made incredibile memories with family...I enjoyed one on one with my neice and the chance to grow our bond! Back at home, my husband accomplished alot as well..I came home to alot of projects and a very clean home...the kids were proud to show me all that they did together. ;} All in all, it was a bittersweet trip! I have to say that I am thankful to God for providing the time that I got to spend with family. I am always learning to let go and let God take over!

The road of life bends and twist around..sometimes it can be scary.. I am really learning that if you trully give every situation to Him he will hold your hand and change your heart. Whatever we may be going through now or in the future we can trust in Jesus to get us through it!

Here are some photos of my trip!

Me, my mom, sisters and my neice

My mom and me!

my sister and best friend, Jessica

My sweet neice and me!

Such a great flyer, loves the window seat. He was great company! treasured our time!

Mom Approved Shoes! ;}

Warm weather to me means shoes!! When I say shoes, I mean sandals & flip flops! I love these easy to throw on, cute and go with anything shoe! I usually shoot for the basic flip flop and buy a few different colors but this year I have fallen in love with a basic, black Nike sandal! I thought I would share this shoe with all of you girls! Number one reason being because they are super comfy!!! Busy moms need a cute and comfy shoe, right?!

I snapped my pair at kohls for $24.00. This is more then my basic flip flops but the comfort and quality is worth it. If your looking for a great new pair of shoes, try these ladies! Mom, approved! ;} Have you found any new favorites for this spring and summer? Do share!

Blessings, Sarah beth

Unsocialized Homeschool Mom??!

I have heard of homeschooling children being called "unsocialized" but a homeschooling parent? ~ thats a new one for me! But yes, I was called unsocialized.. and you wouldnt believe by who, a fellow homeschooling mother!


I guess those silly, untrue statements can be made by anyone.


I was accused of being unsocialized at one of our latest field trips. My hubby was with me and to be honest I enjoy being around him and I especially enjoy his company at our field trips! I see these moms atleast once a week so we do enjoy our time to chat. Another reason I didnt want to stand around and chat is because my eyes were glued to my children, rooting for them and admiring their bravery at rock climbing!

"A child is the greatest joy, the ultimate Blessing." Emily Laughton

Unsocialized is choice sometimes! My children are first over friends even when I am around them all week, all day long. These times with my children will soon be memories that I can look back on. Memories that I can bank on to treasure when they are adults!


There is a time to chat with friends..but make wise choices mammas~ your children will look back one day too.. will they remember you cheering them on when rock climbing or pumping their legs on a plain ol swing? Or will they remember you not paying attention? No matter how old your children are, they crave your love and attention. I was not rude to my friends, I was hoping they would stand beside me and root on their children as well! That didnt happen, sadly! I pray that my friends and fellow mothers are more attentive to their children.


Dear heavenly father, please work in me and help me to be the mother that you want me to be. To give more kisses and hugs and create more memories together. Help me to be patient, loving, attentive and to place my family first and myself last. In Jesus name I pray, Amen

[Psalms 127:3]
"Behold, children are a gift of the LORD"

Children are a gift! Lets start treasuring our children, treating them like the gift they are!!!



Blessings, Sarah beth

Photo Collage

I love taking pictures! Pictures of my children, nature, animals, family, friends, ect. Unfortunately I lack in printing the pictures and I cannot seem to get into scrapbooking. If that sounds like you, you may like my new discovery!

Photo Collages @ Walgreens! You can create your own online or at the store. I love this idea because you can add up to 20 pictures and add a title. I love how these look framed. I even give them as gifts to family.

They are really inexpensive! It only takes a few minutes to create and less then an hour to have walgreens print.

I love to create collages such as camping trips, Christmas, vacation, each one for my children, my husband and I, even did a cute one of our day at the pumpkin patch, fun in the snow, ect.

This was a fun camping trip!

Nothing I love more on my walls then incredible memories I made with my family!

Blessings,
Sarah beth


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A Date!

I try to spend a day with each of my children alone. It happens in all different ways, some are planned others are not. With my daughter, she loves to go with me to the salon. She sits next to me and loves to watch mommy get her hair trimmed and highlighted. ;) We also have girly moments such as me doing her hair for the day, painting each others nails, ect. With my oldest we spend alot of time together doing school work since he has a bit more then his younger siblings right now. He is also a night owl like me.. when daddy is out of town he will stroll out of his bed at about 10pm and spend an hour with me chatting..sometimes we read the bible together too. Theres always a snack lol With my youngest our moments together are the little things, he loves to mix and measure when I am cooking, crack the eggs.. have me read him a story or coloring together. All these moments are so precious to me. Each day I do try to have alittle one on one which really strengthens our bond!! I love how God provides these moments each day, how I pray for them to happen even on our busy days.

It is nice once in awhile when I get to plan a date with my child! Jayce has been pleading for a couple of weeks to have a mommy and jayce day..it was sweet to hear such a request! ;}

Last Sunday after church we dropped off everyone at home so that we could get alittle time just us two! I was looking forward to spoiling my baby with love and my full attention!

I decided to take him to Toys r us, such a fun place to browse around.

He picked out a cute sports hat, a piggy bank and a baby bear cub that makes noises~ ;)

It was fun watching him excited and checking everything out..

He was in shock that everything He picked out was his, lol

Afterwards we shared a lunch and talked..

It was a very sweet day!

Blessings, Sarah beth