I scream, YOU scream, we all scream for ICE CREAM! It’s been at least 25 years since Andy’s dad started making us Grapico ice cream and it continues to be a sweet treat for my kiddos today! The first hint of warm weather and we are pulling out the ice cream maker and a bottle of Grapico! My whole crew
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The Best Cinnamon Roll Icing
Josie and I were having so much fun in the kitchen, making our very first homemade cinnamon rolls, when we realized we had forgotten the best part… the icing! I hollared for Emma’s help and told her we needed a good icing ASAP. She grabbed some milk, some confectioners sugar and started doing her thing
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#elrodssundaybest 10.21.19
Oh. You know, just another day in paradise. Three years ago, I informed my crew that we would be taking a picture EVERY Sunday morning on our way out to church. They were thrilled. We still going strong. #elrodssundaybest
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This one thing will make for a great family adventure!
Who doesn’t love a surprise? I mean, especially if you are the one knowing and surprising. Well, there’s this one thing we are intentional about with each family adventure and I know you will love it too! Over the years in traveling with our kiddos, we have made a point to leave a few destinations
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Motherhood
My Josie Cole learning God’s Word
First Bible quizzing match of the year. and I am treasuring this photo. I don’t know what I love most about it… my girl’s excitement, tender words to the Father or outstretched hands in accord. Thank you, Lord, for people who love my daughter and believe in sowing Truth into her tender young heart. This
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The only outfit you will need for travel. Seriously.
Well, maybe. I want you to know that I risked ALL the weird looks from my entire family just to get this pic to share with you guys. Actually. I caved at the last minute but thank goodness for that Emmer of mine and her quick snapping finger. I get pretty serious about finding the
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reminder to mommas raising little women
I want them to be different. Set apart. So unlike the culture that crowds every corner of their life. Motherhood, biblical motherhood isn’t for the faint of heart. In my almost sixteen years of mothering, I continue to learn that faithful mothering requires faithful sowing. Some days feel like I’m dancing through a beautiful spring
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#elrodssundaybest 05.26.19
My man, everyday rocking my world and giving life to my dreams.Me, sporting the high tops and well… unashamed.My little man, making my heart burst at the seams. I about can’t handle his big arms and tender heart.My baby girl, growing into this brilliant beauty soon to be my very best friend.My Josie, like my