Rhonda’s Blog

Some of the extended family have begun shrewdly calculating the advantages that would be theirs if a relative was in the Oval Office. They’re already picturing themselves in the Lincoln

But oh, my. I was so good. And I must admit to feeling rather virtuous, having gotten in my full quota (and then some) of lines, hiking the 3rd grader

Kieran: “We’re the ones behind all the work and we’re not getting any credit for it!” (Laughing as he says this.) Me to their father: “I give them ALL the

As parents, we walk through each step of this perilous and exciting journey with our children, guiding, loving, and advising. What follows is the account of exactly that part of

Being a bonafide news junkie since the age of six, I have been watching the presidential race unfold with great interest. It has arguably been the most divisive and spirited

To add to his angst, we just sent his big brother off with one of his best buddies for a Spring Break 2008 adventure. Jordan and his friend, Ricky, are

I’m sick of having their cuteness celebrated. If I had my way, they would never appear on another Hallmark card again. Top on my list of reasons I hate them

Last week our pastor spoke on the need for unity in the church. As if to underscore the importance of oneness in our lives, our two eldest launched into the

Dad’s baby sister, a redhead named Bertie, is a shoo-in for my “Funniest People I Know” list. With her rollicking sense of humor, she is able to laugh as heartily

One sure sign of spring in Wakarusa is the upcoming Maple Syrup Festival. This annual event holds special significance for the greater Schrock family because it was at this very