On a Blanket with what Really, Really Matters

On a Blanket with what Really, Really Matters

Last week our youngest child turned one. Her first year has been one of transition, change and interruption. It’s been late nights and early mornings, dust and dishes, moving boxes and figuring out a new normal. Which kind of never came, besides regular crazy...
From Where They Stand

From Where They Stand

The other day, my 4 year old took my phone. He held it carefully for an hour, snapping pictures at every turn. I posed with him for a few, but the subjects and angles were all him. All from his vantage point. All things that matter to him. All in the exact way that he...
On the Other Mothers I will Celebrate on Mother’s Day

On the Other Mothers I will Celebrate on Mother’s Day

There are parents without carseats, diapers or pacifiers. Mothers who do not have bedtime rituals or middle of the night feedings. Parents without hand-stamped necklaces or birthstone rings. Parents who no longer have children. These are the other mothers – the ones...
I’m here. I’m well. I’m covered in babies.

I’m here. I’m well. I’m covered in babies.

Hi friends. Like I said, I’m back. I’m here. I’m well. I’m covered in babies. We’ve made it through the ’round the clock newborn phase. We’re all the way into the real live baby phase. This one is now 5 months old. She is...
Scenes From Being Five

Scenes From Being Five

It’s been over a month since we talked, and I missed you! But I’m not gonna lie – what I’ve been up to has been much sweeter than typing or writing or talking. We’ve been snuggling and celebrating and adjusting and chasing and not...
On Hard Days and Do-over Grace

On Hard Days and Do-over Grace

Today (yesterday, now) was a hard, hard day. We had a full beautiful weekend, attending a wedding and two days at family camp. We made memories and chose not to pick lots of battles. We allowed candy and late-night movies. Sam got to sleep on the top bunk and jump on...
on celebrating the everyday

on celebrating the everyday

Last weekend we celebrated Sam’s three full weeks of being diaperless. He’s amazing, y’all. And we are button-bursting proud of him, so last Sunday we celebrated. Donuts and a trip to the zoo marked the occasion. He had his first corndog, more treats...

On Heaven Breaking Through (an (in)courage post)

“…the Word gave life to everything that was created, and His life brought light to everyone.” John 1:4 (NLT) My two year old loves his Jesus Storybook Bible, with its sweet illustrations and Scripture woven as story. He began requesting ‘the John one’ a couple weeks...
On the Season I’m In

On the Season I’m In

Our seasons, they are changing, with the dredging out of the slow-cooker and sweaters and temperatures predicted to dip their toes into the 30’s next week. Autumn is barreling down on us, yet I – the girl who abhors heat and humidity and welcomes the...
on Josie girl at two (and a half) months

on Josie girl at two (and a half) months

This lovely girl of mine is just perfection. I can’t get enough of her squishy cheeks and sweet personality! She is such a content, happy, sweet baby girl. Baby J is just a gem and I adore her. Clothing size: 3-month Length: 22.5″ Weight: 13.5 lbs Head:...
on the first three weeks

on the first three weeks

I want to tell you a little about our baby girl, and life in these past few weeks. And it’s going to be in bullet points, because #newborn. =) Our sweet little Josie girl turned three weeks old today, and our lives have never been richer. Or sleepier. This baby,...

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