Category Archives: Family

doggone trouble

I am faced with one of the toughest decisions I’ve had to deal with in a very long time.  I’m so conflicted about it.  It’s one of those situations where my head and my heart vacillate between spaces and they are just not consistently aligned.  One moment I feel sure-footed in my decision and the…

wordless wednesdays: happy birthday old friend

Thanks to Angry Julie for Wordless Wednesdays.

oh brothers

(c)NotJustAnotherJen

I prayed for two boys.  I just thought I would be a better mom to boys.  Growing up and into adulthood, I’ve always had a lot of guy friends.  I understand guys.  They are simple creatures.  Girls are sooo complex and emotional (speaking from experience).  I’m not good with drama and emotions that get blown…

here, there and everywhere

Last weekend I met my parents out in Phoenix.  We were to go to a dear family friends’ memorial service.  Not the happiest of reasons to go, but good to see old friends and where we all used to live.  BabyD and I made the trek across the 6+ hours of arid landscape.  I do…

this Christmas dinner

Christmas At The Kids Table

A few dear friends have asked what I am fixing for Christmas dinner since they know that I love to cook.  We’re actually having a number of special dinners since my Mom & Dad, as well as my brother and his family are in town.  However, my brother will be spending Christmas dinner with his…

who’s laughing now

MIL dog

I just took my MIL to the airport.  PTL and I mean it!  I have so many mixed feelings about her.  I think that she is a great demonstration of god’s little practical and private jokes with me.  We do have a few good moments together, but the rest of the time I’m just left…

delicious autumn

Drew

I love fall.  It is absolutely my favorite season all year.  I love the colors all around.  I love Halloween and Thanksgiving.  I love pulling out sweaters and jackets. Today, fall really started for me.  Last night it rained all night.  Our first real rain of the season.  It doesn’t really rain in the summer…

What’s for dinner tonight?

Honey Hoisin Pork Tenderloin

You should know that I love to cook. Don’t worry, I’m not the kind of gal out for my own cooking show. The thing is I like to find recipes that sound good to me (a pretty picture helps) and I follow the directions well. I think this makes my MIL and my Mom giddy…

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Big Wave

“she had something important to say to the world and her voice was needed” All I could think of sitting in the back of the room was wow, how great it must be to have that feeling.

…is being a Jennifer like being a Seven of Nine? (And yes, it’s very revealing to admit that you watched Star Trek TNG) But I’m a Jen and we’re a whole other class unto ourselves.