After our little photo shoot the other day – after Jewel was back in her stall, my camera was put away and we were heading up to the house – I turned around. And there was Poppy, still smiling. Out came the camera again. This might be my favorite one of all.
Sunday Snapshot: what Poppy wants…
Besides the crown and the flower cake, Poppy asked for one more thing for her birthday. She wanted a picture of her on Jewel. With flowers. Resist? I think not. I mean, at the time at least, it sounded relatively simple. Except – as we got closer to the shoot – I was reminded that Poppy doesn’t ride much. Jewel… Read More
Sunday Snapshot: Poppy’s party
It was all Victoria’s fault. She googled, pinterested and you-tubed her way to dreaming up a pink and purple ombre cake for Poppy. And a handmade crown to boot. Thankfully, we actually pulled it off. Victoria baked and frosted. I cut and sewed. And Poppy beamed. She thought the presents were okay, too. I’d better start planning now. Vivienne’s birthday… Read More
how they grow
Because my memory often fails me. And because you can’t misplace the internet (not that I’ve ever misplaced anything important.) I took measurements of my kiddos about the same time last year. But – thinking I’d get around to measuring them later – I skipped the littles. And never did measure them. Until yesterday. This year I decided to forego… Read More
kindergarten
Yes, kindergarten. It’s supposed to be happening around here. I have the curriculum. I have the knowledge. (Because I can read and can add single digit numbers. This won’t apply indefinitely, though.) But so far, I haven’t quite had the opportunity. Because we’ve been busy, you see. With toenail painting parties. And such. Technically, kindergarten isn’t even officially required in… Read More
Sunday Snapshot: my babies
It’s been a busy summer. In a good way. I’ve let a lot of “regular” things slip because I wanted to be intentional about spending time with my kids. And it has been so ridiculously fun. One of the things I put on the back burner – besides blogging regularly – was my photography. I used to pull my camera… Read More
Sunday Snapshot: two years ago
… Zach and I were on our way to China for Poppy. Who spent much of the two weeks in tears or frozen in a somber silence. It was truly heartbreaking. But now, two years later, she basically rules this place. Me. Her dad. Her siblings. The dog. Most often, she rules as a loving and benevolent princess. But, for… Read More
Sunday Snapshot: a lazy afternoon
We’ve been doing a lot of that. Being lazy, that is. After moving 8 times in 15 years… Adopting 7 times in 8 years… We finally feel like we’re slowing down. Settling in. Putting down roots. And, oh-my-goodness, am I happy about that. I think it would be safe to say, we all are. So good to feel like we’re… Read More
the answer
Today marks two years since we got the call about Esther’s death. And my heart still aches for her. So much has happened since in those two years. So much I could have never anticipated nor imagined. At the time I simply couldn’t see past my grief. I didn’t want to see past my grief. Not a year. Not a… Read More
the boss
During the average school day, it’s me and my three littlest at home. And Asher who homeschools. In the late morning, I have a bit of barn work to do and that’s when Dora takes over and Asher is “on call” at the computer desk in the next room. And a chorus of “Can I be in charge?” goes up…. Read More
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