This week my mom is being featured on Mom's Toolbox - A blog for "real moms growing in Christ."

Now that I am an adult I realize more and more how awesome my parents were when I was growing up (and still are now). There were some many lessons that they taught me that I didn't even recognize as lessons. My parents are way smarter than I ever would have given them credit for back then. Both my mom and dad were great parents and examples of Christ. What they taught me shaped so much of who I am today. I couldn't ask for better parents. Click the links to read all about how my mom dealt with all of us rowdy boys.

Part 1 - Meet Valerie, our next Real (Experienced) Mom

Part 2 - Cinnamon Roll Ministry, Pizza Snakes, Gramma Bread

Part 3 - Birthday tours, planning balanced family activities, and more unique ideas

Part 4 - Regrets, joys, and realistic advice