“Mommy, I have such happy tears right now!” “We’re all going to heaven together!” She walked around our table, whispering a blessing into...

Can you believe my Maija is 5?! Our sweet, passionate Maija…I can hardly believe she is a big five year old!  I remember from the day she...

We took a break at the park…All the kids were sharing what they were excited about. Maija, “I’m excited about God.” Me, “Mai-mai..why are...

Evie-bear--our strong-willed, JOY-filled, instrument of patience and growth! Evie is our youngest, but no longer our littlest in size or...

This sweet boy…. is turning 7 in just a few hours…And if I remember correctly, it was in the very early morning hours that Caleb entered...

I woke up this morning…so sick.  No biggie…press on. Then I heard Evie groaning, “My tummy hurts…” oh boy.  She was okay until the...

Maija...”I just want to marry Caleb when I grow up…” Riah…“Jesus, and please bless mommy’s heart to not be grumpy heart…and evie’s heart...

I know many of you can relate…your husband has flown to a faraway place and you don’t get that much-hoped for–though, NOT expected phone...

Tonight, as I laid my precious 5 down to bed (on time, I must add;))…my 3 big kids and I were able to spend some special time in prayer,...

“Children have I reared and brought up, but they have rebelled against me. 3       The ox knows its owner, and the donkey its master’s...

I have an amazing son, with a dream to be a missionary pilot.  He doesn’t really love planes, but he has a heart that breaks for people...

I taught her a song last month…now the little one is singing it too.  She guides and nurtures from her heart. He wakes up each morning...

She is a heart stealer with her bright eyes, dimples and chubby feet! Sweet, CHALLENGING Evie. She has arrived in the land of 2.  Or,...

“I wonder how long God’s tongue is…” (Maija–age: almost 4!!)

Riah has a precious heart to sing to Jesus–usually we’re in the middle of church, but I’m always wishing to capture the beauty in her in...

Spring update on the Ayer kids! Ella’s post for her birthday inspired me to give an update on the Ayer Tribe…some special things about...