Jen Russum

Saturday Snippets

Saturday Snippets

Today, I will give you a little insight into the types of information I am constantly consuming. Yes, it ranges from baseball caps to temporary tattoos to critiques of anti-racism and Covid propaganda. I mentioned this on Instagram recently, but my top strength on StrengthFinders is "input" -- which means I like to gather, consume, and analyze as much information as possible on a variety of topics. None of these sources is presented as definitive but I think they are worth reading... A new children's book about prayer... This sums up why I quit Twitter this past January... Just bought these bar stools for our island (but I really like these ones too!)... Must be vaxxed for domestic flights? How do we feel about Apple scanning our personal photos? Information on religious exemption requests... I question the motives of this article, but Slate outlines the major lies of Facui and the CDC over the past 18 months... Insight on Kendi's anti-racism marketing ploy... I love this idea of using temporary tattoos to memorize Scripture... The Panic Pandemic or how the elites don't really care about us... I've been eyeing these moisture-wicking hats for Micah... ... Read more

Saturday Snippets

Saturday Snippets

On the grace of constant crumbs... Easter may be over, but this little girls' dress is adorable for spring... Enjoying this classic book with my girls... The media is literally ruining our country... Look at this amazing college pro-life work... For teachers - why to stop grading participation and what to do instead... ... Read more

A long-awaited birthday party

A long-awaited birthday party

After a year of shut-downs and canceled plans, we decided to throw Diletta and Eisley a shared outdoor bash for their April birthdays. The invite said "Come have fun in the sun because Diletta is one! Stay for a s'more because Eisley is four!" There wasn't really a theme, so I just bought some jewel-toned balloons, fun cupcake wrappers, and some glittery candles. But if I had to give the party a theme at the end of the night, it would be... let the people gather! The event turned into so much more than a pool party. It went from pool to pizza and back to the pool. It included cupcakes and gifts and s'mores and freeze tag with the dads and the kids. It was sharks + minnows on the lawn and an hour-long dance party after the sun went down. Most importantly, the party was filled with long conversations, stories about God, lots of laughter, and a feeling of collective joy at being together after a year of weirdness and isolation. ... Read more