In June, we took the road trip of a lifetime from Ventura, California to our home near Scranton, Pennsylvania. To read about the beginning of our journey, see this post. Now, here's the rest of the story. Glacier National Park We left Seattle and drove east. Finally,...
I grew up in a church that did not observe liturgical practices or follow the church calendar for the most part. However, my own family always observed Advent, and my mother found a Good Friday service to take us to every year even though our...
“I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.”So said Anne to Marilla in Anne of Green Gables, and I quite agree with her. We had a beautiful October. The foliage was especially vibrant this year. Now the leaves are falling and the...
We are very much in summer mode here in the Treat household. June 1st was the last day of school for Camilla and it seems pointless to try to continue Adrian’s schooling while she’s home. So we’re sleeping in...
I may not be writing here on the blog much lately, but I have been thinking a lot. This time of the year, I always think about Halloween—and why our family chooses to celebrate it. Growing up, my Halloween roots were a bit of a...
In case you haven’t noticed, I’m taking a bit of a break from blogging. I didn’t plan it. And for your sake, dear readers, I do not wantto take a break. But I have been learning the hard way that...
Remember how last year I was all bent out of shape because I didn’t make it to Relevant? Well, this year I was there.Only it’s not called Relevant anymore. Now it’s called Allume.I think of it, affectionately, as “The...
Hello sixteen-year-old self, it’s me, your 35-year-old self. There are a few things I’d like to share with you. You’re living at a great time. 1993—entering your junior year and thinking that now you have to be serious. Yes,...
I just took an online test and discovered my personality type. I think I’ve been given this kind of test before, but I forget what the results were. Last night I was super depressed. And no one seemed to...
Today is the day. You’re at Kindergarten now. Mommy cried a lot yesterday—and this morning. And I’m sure I’ll shed some more tears before the day is over. But the truth is, I am happy and excited for you.Six...
