when east meets south
and ready to go. Just had to share this picture I snapped of our merry crew this morning on our way out the door to church. My husband informed me that I had about .75 seconds to get said picture, or we’d be late. So forgive the fact that everyone is moving. At least they are all happy. Something about… Read More
Today was the last day of a long, exceedingly wonderful weekend. So we spent it much like we spent the rest of our weekend. Playing around. Enjoying the view. And just generally being, well… lazy. We did take a little stroll after our stint in the park, you know, to offset a bit of the laziness. At least the kids… Read More
Today was our opportunity to “meet the teacher”. As you can see, Sophie was pretty jazzed about the whole thing. Or, to be honest, she was totally and completely jazzed. The girl loves to learn. Right away, she fell in love with her new teacher. And her new teacher’s paperweight collection. Dalton? Not so much. Although he did manage to… Read More
We’ve recently found a new excuse to consume additional amounts of sugar. And, at the same time, enjoy the heck out of our kiddos. Enter the s’more. A long time friend only recently introduced to our youngest family members. Our set up is nothin’ fancy. Just a little fire on the back porch. Some skewers and marshmallows. And lots and… Read More
These are the last beach pictures of the season, I promise. I think. Really. Honestly, I did intend to post these a while ago. But I forgot. And, because they’re my kids and I love ’em, I don’t want to just leave these pictures to get all dusty in ‘draft’ status. Plus, seeing these pictures makes me smile. And makes… Read More
It was the last day. The last day with my firstborn here with me. Here with me… and her many, many smaller siblings. Whom, I am quite certain, she adores. So, in honor of this special day (and upon the realization that this day truly was the last day) we ventured out. And tried to capture the day. And, if… Read More
My girls. All four of them. In one spot. Makes a mama’s heart positively sing, I tell you. And my boys. All five of them. How can I not grin from ear to ear with these goofballs around? All of them. In one spot. All nine of my precious children. Each one so uniquely created. So singularly adored. Feeling like… Read More
Yes. Life is great. So great, in fact, that the kids are busy adoring fawning over driving insane hanging out with their big sis. Making Lemon Squares. I’m not sure, does it get any better? So while they’re busy baking up a little slice o’ heaven, I’m organizing my pictures… ordering the ones I don’t have yet and just generally… Read More
In less than 48 hours, all nine of my children will be together, under the same roof. For the first time. To say that I can not wait would be a huge understatement. Just thought I’d share with y’all, since I know y’all can appreciate the joy of having all your babies together… in one nest. Don’t know that any… Read More
My name is Stefanie. And I have a problem. I take way, way too many pictures. And then I don’t quite know what to do with all of them. I’ve now run out of photo albums. And I have stacks and stacks of pictures, waiting for a home. But when I see things like this lovely butterfly, or my ridiculously… Read More