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The Fourth

The Fourth

Such fun. We all gathered at Victoria’s apartment in downtown Birmingham to watch the fireworks that are set off yearly at the Vulcan. But first, a stroll. Especially since GG and the cousins were there – downtown Birmingham is a fun place to wander. Then for some serious snacks. Victoria and Jon made the yummiest appetizers and we brought an… Read More

07.05.19 · Asher, celebrations, Clementine, Dalton, family, Jude, Magnolia, Poppy, Sophie, Tallula, Victoria, Vivienne 0

Cousins, cranberries and chickens

Cousins, cranberries and chickens

We cooked. We ate. And, after sleeping off the turkey-induced coma, we romped around the back leaf-strewn acreage. With a quick stop for some chicken-snuggles. (No, we do not eat our chickens. Even the crowing ones.) Indescribably thankful for this season, this family, and this sweet life. The Lord has been so good to me.

11.26.18 · Asher, celebrations, chickens, Clementine, Dalton, family, Isabelle, Jude, Magnolia, Poppy, Shepherd, Sophie, Tallula, Vivienne 0

A Halloween to remember

A Halloween to remember

Halloween 2018 was one for the books. The last few years have found us keeping our kiddos close, due mostly to Clementine’s initial surprise diagnosis and resulting surgery, as well as Magnolia’s heart surgery and artificial valve placement (putting them both in the “fragile” category for a season). But last year, on our way home from our typical Halloween-ing at… Read More

11.05.18 · bunnies, celebrations, Clementine, Dalton, Isabelle, Jude, Magnolia, Poppy, Shepherd, Sophie, Tallula, Vivienne 0

nine candles

nine candles

Poppy. What a joy she is in the everyday. And celebrating her makes us all smile. She is loving and kind. She is funny and always able to laugh at herself. I might be biased, but I certainly can’t take any credit for how amazing she is. She’s pretty darn wonderful. And her siblings think so too. She’s also surprisingly… Read More

09.29.18 · celebrations, Clementine, Cyrus, Magnolia, Poppy, Violet 0

The Zoo. And Back to School.

The Zoo. And Back to School.

We don’t really do back-to-school stuff anymore. Not that I don’t want to, it’s just a bit anti-climactic when you homeschool… The first day just sorta feels like just another day, but with a stack of new curriculum. If I were a planner, and the tiniest bit organized, I might do just back-to-school photos on the first day of the… Read More

08.14.18 · Clementine, Dalton, homeschool, Isabelle, Jude, Magnolia, Poppy, Shepherd, Sophie, Tallula, Vivienne 0

Maine, Meet Clementine

Maine, Meet Clementine

Being a military family has its share of challenges. One of them was that we had to move every two to three years, no matter what. Most of the time we were able to sell our homes, God just always seemed to work it out. But when we moved away from Maine the market was soft. And we loved our… Read More

07.01.18 · Clementine, military life 0

Something to Celebrate

Something to Celebrate

It’s been a big week around here. A *really* big week. Big enough to justify taking an entire weekday afternoon off just to celebrate. Specifically two of our kiddos – and the miracle of God weaving them into our family through adoption. So, at the request of one of the two being celebrated, we closed the schoolbooks early, packed the… Read More

05.12.18 · Asher, Clementine, Dalton, Isabelle, Jude, Magnolia, Poppy, Shepherd, Sophie, Tallula, Vivienne

A Pig Party

A Pig Party

Spring ushers in a flurry of birthdays in our family. Three in the span of 19 days. First Magnolia. Then Tallula. And then, Clementine. If you’ve been around here for long you know… birthdays are Clementine’s favorite. Whether it’s her birthday – or someone else’s – it doesn’t really matter… the girl loves to birthday-party. Of course, when she’s the… Read More

04.22.18 · celebrations, Clementine

Beautiful

Beautiful

I don’t blog much about everyday stuff since Instagram came into my life. Honestly, it’s just so much easier to leave the big camera in the kitchen closet and pull out my iPhone to capture the day to day happenings. But sometimes an ordinary moment deserves a little extra attention. On an ordinary day after an ordinary bath, perched atop… Read More

03.31.18 · Clementine, Down syndrome

Shouting Her Worth

Shouting Her Worth

Yesterday was 3/21. Also known as World Down Syndrome Day. And I just can’t miss an opportunity to celebrate this girl… and all the ways she’s changing our world. It’s only been a few years that I’ve loved someone with Down syndrome, and felt the weight of this battle. To raise awareness. Dispel myths. Shine a light into the darkness… Read More

03.22.18 · Clementine, Down syndrome

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