Birthdays are important, you know? I mean, what better way to tell someone “I’m glad you’re alive” than to celebrate the day that he or she was born? It can be a lot of fun to throw an over-the-top birthday celebration …
Author: aleassa

The Battle Rages
The enemy’s voice isn’t a quiet whisper anymore. We’re nearer the front lines than ever, and it’s louder here. Those once-subtle whispers of “You’ll never get good at this, will you?” and “Your kids deserve a better mommy” that I …

A Tour of our Deputation Home
I fear I may have unwittingly given some of you the hilarious misconception that our deputation travels are a fairy-land of adventurous bliss, relaxing drives and scenic vistas. We have made (and are still making) tons of fun memories over the …

Butterfinger Cupcakes
For Adam’s birthday this year, he got towed. But you can read about that here. This post is about the cupcakes I made to celebrate his 31 years. It’s short. But sweet. 😉 His favorite candy is Butterfinger, so I …

Footprints in the Sand
We lived in the desert for the first 3 years of our married life. Extreme heat, dirt everywhere in all of your windowsills and crevices, the sun beating down mercilessly day after day–but we loved it. We had to love …

Kite Party for Lily
Our amazing daughter turned 8 last week. Wow, 8 seems so old. We had a kite party. I needed a special picture to use for decorating the party wall, so I dressed her up and told her to jump on the …