A little bit about me. . .

My name is Angie, and I have been married to the love of my life, Larry, since 1995. We have six adorable children: five boys and one girl. I have always stayed at home full time while Larry goes out into the world to earn a living for us serving as a Lutheran pastor. Except for a few months at a Lutheran day school, we’ve always homeschooled the kids.

I am an avid seamstress, mainly sewing for myself and the children but also for Larry and our home. At times I have sewn for hire, though not lately.

I enjoy baking, especially chocolate treats and cheesecakes but also yeast breads. I’m not so crazy about cooking dinner although I do enjoy trying new recipes from time to time. Cooking for children tends to stifle my creativity, though, since they prefer to eat the same thing day after day after day. . .

I have a B.A. in English, with a focus on children’s literature. I had considered getting my Masters in Library Science, but Larry’s proposal was a better offer. I’ve finally been able to start reading for enjoyment again; when the children were smaller I either had less free time or fewer brain cells and so I only read practical books. You decide.

If you’re curious about the name of my blog, it’s simply a nod to spending most of my energy trying to raise five sons (and a husband) who simply won’t grow up, in spite of my best efforts!