About Us

My name is Heather and I have been the help meet to my wonderful husband, Len, for 22 years. Our children are Hope (19), Lenny (15), Lily (11), Wren (Born to heaven, 10/02), Mary (Born to heaven, 9/03), Lucy (Born to heaven, Early '04), and Peter (6). Six doggies round out our happy brood.

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Thoughts for Thursday

As seen on Building Cathedrals:

What am I cooking? Len and I had a WONDERFUL dinner at our favorite restaurant.  We will be taking a cooking class there together this weekend and are super excited about that…

What are my weekend plans? My hubby and I continue to enjoy our romantic getaway in Vermont… [...]

Thoughts for Thursday

Inspired by Building Cathedrals (Right Said Red)

What am I cooking?

Not much… I am in Vermont with my dear husband on a second honeymoon of sorts.  He has done most of the cooking.  I am one blessed woman!

What am I reading?

Catching up on my blog reading and The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare…

What are my [...]

Repost: In Honor of Valentine's Day: Now That's Romantic

(Originally posted Feb. 2007)

After reading Mary Ellen’s post on romance and after receiving an encouraging email from Margaret, I have decided to chime in on the topic of romance. It has taken me many years to shed my teenage ideas about romance developed largely by movies I can’t believe my parents ever let me watch. [...]

Gratituesday: A Patient Husband

When I think about all the things I am thankful for in my life, my wonderfully patient husband usually comes to mind first.  I am not a naturally good housekeeper, cook, wife, or helpmeet.  Left to my nature, I am not sweet, energetic, or cheerful.  I have worked hard at improving in these areas over [...]

Stop!!!

 Sometimes God just plops me on my butt… and this is one of those times… walking pneumonia… ugh… I am not used to being so inactive… in fact I hate it… but I know that my body needs rest and recovery… so here I sit… praying for a quick recovery… Lord, please grant me [...]

Jumping into Advent… a bit late

I’ll admit it.  I tend to have an “all or nothing” personality.  So when Advent started on Sunday and I hadn’t gotten my rear in gear, I figured, “Ah well, there’s always next year!!!”  Well a well-timed email from a blessed friend and mentor encouraged me to jump into Advent.  She, of course, didn’t know [...]

Memories of Ryan

Since hearing yesterday of the drowning death of 14 year old Ryan Barrett, I have struggled to make sense of this tragedy.  Frankly, I have struggled to have a coherent conversation or thought.  This hits very close to home for me, having lost one of my own children.  But I wanted to share with those [...]

Update from Doodle Acres – July 15, 2009

I know, I know, it has been a long time since I have blogged.  I didn’t start out taking a blogging break but somehow, I got out of the habit of posting.  So anyway, for those couple of you who might still check this site, I thought I’d write a post about what [...]

I wept…

I had been undecided as whether to watch the swearing in of our newest president today.  For my family, it is a dark day in our country’s history.  I feel no optimism.  

At about 12 noon, I decided to turn on the TV and watch the swearing in.  Well I lasted about 2 minutes [...]

Perfectionism is the Death of Homeschooling!!!

That’s my new motto: “Perfectionism is the Death of Homeschooling!!!” What was my old motto you ask? I’d have to say it was, “Parenting is a humbling experience!!!” LOL

Over the last ten years I have read MANY, MANY books on homeschooling. Most of them have been helpful. Most of them have been inspiring. I usually [...]