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Investing in our Children

By Lisa Qualls

For years Russ and I have talked about wanting to spend more individual time with our children, but we have never managed to make it happen on a regular basis. In the last 18 months the intensity and noise level in our house has ramped up considerably. Dinner is a challenge every single night with […]

October 3, 2008 Leave a Comment

A Birthday Party – Finally!

By Lisa Qualls

~Lisa Friday was the day Boo had been waiting for and she enjoyed every minute of it, from frosting cupcakes to opening gifts. It was great! We have “friends parties” when our kids turn five, ten, and fifteen. This schedule takes a lot of pressure off of us and eliminates year-to-year decision making. Boo turned […]

February 15, 2008 Leave a Comment

Large Family Tip #2

By Lisa Qualls

Our first dinner as a complete family on the day that K. and Russ arrived home from Ethiopia. (Yes, the rice cooker is on the table and the rice is not in a nice serving bowl; it was a full day.) As I’ve been considering the things that help me manage my home and family, […]

November 8, 2007 Leave a Comment

Large Family Tip #1

By Lisa Qualls

Over the years I’ve had many people ask me how I run a household with such a large family. I know that there are many experts out there, but I find that I am still learning from other moms, so I plan to blog about some of the things that have helped me manage my […]

October 19, 2007 Leave a Comment

What They Say is True

By Lisa Qualls

Many times I’ve heard people say, “Just wait, your children will be grown before you know it.” Yesterday morning this phrase came true for me. Our oldest daughter, H., crept quietly into our room at 5:45, tiptoeing so as not to wake the baby who sleeps in the small crib next to my bed. She […]

October 11, 2007 Leave a Comment

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  • It’s a wonderful thing to see my adult kids choose to spend time together. Annarose and Mimi flew to San Diego to see Beza and spend time with other family and friends.
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Of course, Annarose made a quick trip across the border to visit friends in Mexico and enjoy speaking Spanish for an entire day.
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  • A friend once told me, “You know, Lisa, I don’t think God is going to let you get rid  of that blue carpet until you’re thankful for it.”
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  • I use many tools to support my family, including essential oils. I don’t sell them, so I’m not trying to persuade you - just sharing my story. From an unexpected conversation in 2010 about teens and depression to diffusing them today as I write, it’s been a gentle journey.
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  • One of our sweetest surprises ever! Zoe joined our family 2 1/2 years ago. She turned 18 a few days ago. While she may not officially be our foster daughter now, she will always be a daughter of our hearts. We’re so proud of her and excited to see her graduate this June.
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  • Sixteen yesterday. She was the baby of our family for four years before we gave her four more siblings. Claire brings laughter and joy to our hearts. She’s kind, strong, and has loads of courage. This is going to be a good year.
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  • Nineteen years ago we were considering moving here for a job. Russ and I were exploring the area and as we drove past this house I said, “Can you imagine living there?” I had no idea we would buy it just a few months later.
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It was a tight fit for many years, with six kids in one bedroom for a time. Eight acres gave us breathing room outside, but that didn’t help too much in the winter. There were also a few things I didn’t love. To my dismay, we still have the blue carpet in the family room I wanted to replace when we bought the house. But not much longer!
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