As is often the case with many resplendent moments in life, this one was not planned.We were all at a picnic and decided to take a stroll to see the nearby coastline.As all the kiddos dispersed and busied themselves with whatever captured their attention... throwing rocks, collecting seashells...Sophie stayed close.Like she usually does.She asked me to take a picture of her. And I'm so glad that she did.Pigtails with bows, her favorite style, just slightly askew as usual...these pictures really embody who Sophie is.And what she loves.The things that make Sophie, ... read more
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Sunday Snapshot: {the trade-off}
I promise, TM.I did not tell him.And I know he didn't read the post with your questions because can't even get on the blog at his office.Even if he wanted to.He just has this sixth sense about things that I want him to do. And most of the time, I don't even have to ask.He was so fast this afternoon, I couldn't even get 'before' pictures.Because you know I was just itching to take some pictures of the sloppy innards of my second home car.Not only was the job well underway before I caught wind of it, but he'd also enlisted the help of lots of little helpers.And by the ... read more
Sunday Snapshot: {Sundays}
When I started Sunday Snapshot, it's whole purpose was to create a way for me to remember.Remember my kids.Remember our life.All of it. Down to the littlest details.And Sundays at our house are something I don't want to forget.It's my favorite day of the week.Sundays aren't remarkable for how they start,What we wear,How we get where we're going,Or even necessarily where we're going.They're special because of how they are spent.Sunday is the one day a week that is especially devoted to our family.And taking time to consider all the ways in which we've been ... read more
Sunday Snapshot: Isabelle
When I was trying to decide who to focus on for this week's Sunday Snapshot, out of desperation my criteria were kept to a minimum.I mean, there are only so many hours in a day. And Saturday is my day to get pictures. So, after a long morning out at a baseball game, and a messy lunch at Taco Bell I had to determine...1. who looked the least ragged.2. who was the least covered in nacho cheese.Or, who looked the most normal when totally frazzled and/or covered in condiments.On both counts, Isabelle won. Hands down.So today is her day.And looking good despite playing ... read more
Sunday Snapshot: {how great is our God}
If you look closely enough, it's always apparent.But in the spring, there's just no denying.Our God is great.And He loves to indulge His children with His handiwork.Somehow, even in the midst of this my 41st spring, He never fails to take my breath away.As life sprouts up anew...after a season of seeming lifelessness.In contrast to the muted and subdued colors of winter, the vibrant colors displayed in spring are a welcome harbinger of the warm days to come.I love to witness the Creator of the Universe revealing His infinite creativity.Down to the most minute ... read more
Sunday Snapshot: {the outcome}
My sister told me I'd set myself up for this.She told me that after my last post, you guys would expect some pictures of the 'outcome'.Too-tight dress, shapewear, dangly earrings and all.Ooops.But, since I love you guys, and I knew I'd feel guilty if I never got another picture of the evening, I had Asher take a picture of me before I left.Just me.You see, Chris was out of town all this week, and his plane didn't land until just before we were to head to the ball.So I had to sorta drive my own carriage to the ball.Definitely takes some of the Cinderella-ish-ness out of ... read more
Sunday Snapshot: {the beginning}
Five years ago today.April 11, 2005, we placed our order to Joe and Jennifer at My Adoption Website to host our travel journal to Isabelle.Their very first order.Looking back, I realize that Chris and I envisioned our "Journey to Isabelle" as an isolated event. We assumed that we would bring her home, and our lives would continue on in the direction we'd always envisioned.With the blessed addition of one Chinese sister. Of course.Sure, it was different than what we'd originally planned, but we could still head in the direction we'd intended for our lives. Right?This ... read more
Sunday Snapshot: {Easter}
Today was a day we'd been looking forward to for a long, looong time.It didn't quite turn out the way we'd planned, though.But I really don't want to talk about why.About the massive egg hunt our church has been talking up for weeks and weeks.Filling our kids minds with visions of bouncy houses, endless supplies of chocolate and peeps galore.And how we spent hours getting ready... hair fixed, clothes chosen, teeth brushed, baskets intact.Stroller. Diapers. Sippy cups.Check. Check. Check.And, after waiting in traffic for over an hour, how we hurried to the sidelines ... read more
Sunday Snapshot: {G.G.}
My mother isn't known as 'mom' around here. That's my moniker now.She's been long promoted to grandmother status. So we call her G.G.Or Grandma Gayle, if you want to get all technical about it.And yes, I am aware that, at 72, she looks more like my sister than my mother.Thank you.My mom and I have always been extremely close. When I was little, I was her constant shadow.That's where I got all my grocery shopping skills. And weed-picking ability. And my eye for a plumb line.Beyond that, my mom wasn't able to rub off on me much. Her talents and qualities rolled off me ... read more
Sunday Snapshot: {a man and a woman}
God blessed us yesterday.I mean, He blesses us every day, but we were keenly aware of it yesterday.In big ways and in little ways.We were actually both ready (showered, dressed, house clean, kids bathed, kids fed, kiddie pep talk completed, bribes in place) with enough gumption and wherewithal to have Asher take our picture to commemorate this occasion.No, not our anniversary. That happens once a year.The fact that we were going out. On a date.And leaving the kids with a babysitter.At least, most of the kids.The littlest was showing signs of a cold and we, being ... read more