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new shoes

new shoes

I knew it would happen. I just didn’t think it would happen before he became a teenager. Asher officially wears a size 13 shoe. As big as his daddy wears. And Chris has some seriously big feet.

01.11.12 · Asher, real life 12

in case you were worried

in case you were worried

… we are fine. Just recovering from a whole lotta family goin’ on. Hoping to get back in the swing soon.

01.03.12 · real life

Christmas parade

Christmas parade

Life in a small town. A small horse-y town. I think we’d all be happy to stay here a while…

12.10.11 · real life 4

for mom

Nothing really post-worthy today, just a few tidbits to keep my mother happy. Seriously, she calls me when I update the blog to talk about what I posted – did y’all wonder too what that floor shot was on my last Snapshot post? “Oh that…” I told her, “it’s a worm hole! You know a worm hole because the floors… Read More

10.19.11 · real life 13

howdy, red… 4 weeks later

howdy, red… 4 weeks later

Since y’all were there when I recolored my locks, I thought I’d update ya. Four weeks later. As expected, the red has faded. I don’t hate it as much as I feared. And since the new color should stick more every time I get it recolored, in the meantime, I just try to wash my hair less often. And wear… Read More

10.12.11 · Poppy, real life 13

this girl

this girl

… is determined. She managed to convince her other front tooth to come on out. Despite the fact that it was really no where near ready. I’m so grateful that she’s got that tenacious spirit… because she gonna need it. She’s making progress at school, but the upshot of our recent IEP meeting was that she might be ADHD. And… Read More

09.30.11 · Isabelle, real life 46

howdy, red!

howdy, red!

I said I’d post pictures. And y’all are really holding me to it. Thank you for that. First off, I want to mention that this is, most likely, not my natural hue. But since neither my stylist nor me are quite sure what my natural hue is, we just went for it. I told her to hit me with the… Read More

09.15.11 · marriage, real life 107

would I?

would I?

Could I? Should I? Oh, y’all. I think I’m gonna do it. I think I’m gonna go back to my roots. I’m filled with trepidation though. Because being a redhead wasn’t always a happy place for me. I have many memories of being teased for my red tresses. And don’t think Audrey Hepburn red. Think more Carrot Top red. If… Read More

09.14.11 · real life 28

this place

this place

Y’all might not know this. I’m a certifiable horse freak. But when we decided to bring home Isabelle, in 2005, I sold my horse that I’d bought as a 2 year old. He’d been my baby for 11 years. I cried for days. But God gave me such peace about it. I knew, beyond my sadness, it was the right… Read More

09.02.11 · my faith, real life 62

Vivi and Poppy

Vivi and Poppy

Alternately titled: I Will Be Getting Up in Less Than 10 Hours to Rouse My Kids for Their First Day of School. And yes, I am in denial. So what better to do with my time – on this last day before school – than take pictures of Poppy and Vivienne together. It has been on my to-do list, m’kay?… Read More

08.25.11 · Poppy, real life, Vivienne 22

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I'm Stefanie. Wife to one, mom to 13. Occasional blogger and t-shirt maker. Wannabe photographer and exerciser. Constant grace-needer and orphan advocator. more
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our china journeys

magnolia - 2016
clementine - 2014
tallula - 2012
penelope - 2011
vivienne - 2010
shepherd - 2008
jude - 2007
sophie - 2006
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