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: 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
Sunday Snapshot: {a different kind of princess}
When Poppy and Tallula scored their princess dresses the other day, Vivienne was left out. Poppy snagged the Rapunzel and Tallula wanted the Cinderella. And that was the end of dresses of the princess variety. So we had to get creative. We paraded every dress-up dress in the place in front of her. Dora. Tinkerbell. Only a princess dress would… Read More
our littlest valentines
Really have no idea what Valentine’s Day is all about yet. Because they’re not interested in boys. Or cards. Or chocolates. Okay, maybe definitely, they dig the chocolates. But – even without the trappings of Valentine’s Day – they are still learning what love is all about. From a daddy that loves them dearly. So much, in fact, that he… Read More
fit for a princess
On Wednesday mornings, Chris goes to a men’s Bible study. Where they eat donuts. Evidently, all the guys there think we need the donuts more than anyone. Because Chris always has a box full in hand when he comes home. Doggoneit. This morning, I surprised the girls when they woke up with donuts. On their new pink dishes – some… Read More
the bath
oh christmas tree
This year we decided to venture beyond our local Christmas tree lot. And we found a small tree farm just outside of town. I’m not sure if the kids had more fun picking a tree, or playing among them. Eventually we found it. Our tree. And we brought it home. I have a feeling it’s going to be a wonderful… Read More
on my heart
November is National Adoption Month. And yesterday was Orphan Sunday. So the subject of adoption has been occupying a lot of my brain matter lately. As a momma to seven beloved children that were once considered orphans, adoption is often on my mind. But I’ve been reminded that I want my passion for adoption to be more than something that… Read More
vivi cakes turns 5
Our girlie had her a party. Some new clothes. And a sweet surprise… of a new pink bike. Pink sprinkled cupcakes, with Cinderella rings and five candles. All added up to equal one very happy girl. Happy Birthday, my sweet Vivi Kate. There isn’t a day that goes by that I do not feel oh-so-grateful to be the one you… Read More
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