Just Getting Back

I feel like I have been away a long time... it has been a crazy couple of weeks. Two weeks ago my three children came down with serious head colds, the end of the year flu, and strep throat - which really knocked them out - and therefore, it knocked me out, too.

Then last week we got a little addition to our family... at least a temporary addition. Our family provides foster care for children (ages newborn to three). On Monday, we received a call that they had a little infant boy that needed a home that night. The first week is always a big adjustment for everyone... but our children all seem to be adjusting so well, and this little boy is a delight to take care of.

Hopefully, we will be healthy and back into our routine now...

** In case you are curious... my husband and I have been providing foster care for children for four and a half years. It has been a great blessing for our family, though it has also been really tough at times. We also are a legal risk home... which means if a child in our care becomes available for adoption, then we happily expand our family. Our three children have all come to us through foster care adoption.

A Peaceful Home...

Welcome to my blog! My name is Sherrie. I have begun this blog with high expectations... hopefully it will help me organize the hundreds of pictures of homes I have on my computer.

You see I am obsessed with homes...

I watch a movie because of the home (or door, or wood trim) in it...

I do select the longest check-out line in the grocery store so that I can browse the home magazine section...

I have gone to Home Depot to "relax" after a long day...

I get excited when my children fall asleep in the car right as we approach home... this means I can spend a little time sight-seeing in some of my favorite neighborhoods...

... and since you are here, I imagine you are the same way.

My children (ages 6, 5, and 4) have all learned to recognize great home design. They frequently comment on the "lovely front doors", "an excellent staircase", and "nice wood floors." (Their words not mine.)

I am afraid my husband of tens years has helped very little... he enjoys our Saturday drives to view "model homes" in our area, has helped me paint many walls a variety of colors, and is now gently nudging me to pursue writing this blog.

I imagine I will also be writing about some of my other interests... organizing, management and cleaning our home, creating a peaceful environment, gardening, cooking, parenting and home schooling.

Enjoy!

(Images are from www.housebeautiful.com)