Breakfast
Very early in the morning, when many kids are still asleep, mine are creeping quietly around the house. I am woken by whispers and the occasional clanking of dishes. And then, a little face will whisper ever so closely to mine, “Mama, come out and see.” And in the still of the morning, I come out […]
Imagine
The cool, breezy days are leaving us, and we are at the point where the windows and doors will stay closed for the summer. I have been enjoying the cool weather so much, and I’ve been making sure to appreciate every moment while it’s been with us. The kids have too. I’ve found them outside […]
Wandering
There is something about turning 3 that transforms each child. Those sweet and agreeable little faces become very opinionated and frequently distempered. They are working hard to become someone. Who? They do not yet know. But they are working. Sometimes this comes at the cost of sadness and sometimes physical pain of those around the almost […]
My Dad
Yesterday the world was lessened by the loss of a kind and gracious man-my dad. We woke up happy that daddy had returned from a trip the day before and as I was putting a pile of raspberries on everyone’s breakfast plate, I thought to myself, “Holy cow! My dad’s birthday is in 11 days. […]
April Fools Day and 7 Fun Pranks
Two years ago I introduced Chloe to April Fools Day and pranking. Not mean pranking. Funny pranking. One year we made brownies (Brown Es). And another year we sent the grandparents Doughnut Seeds (Cheerios), which they thought was cute of course. But this year…oh this year I am no longer on Chloe’s prankster team. Nope. I have been […]
Willow’s Baptism
What a special day it has been for our family! Today Willow was baptized. We were honored to be surrounded by our church family. A few of our family members were able to make it, but for the many that live so far away, here is a piece of this special day for Willow. Thank […]
Moving
Well, the time has come for this happy family to move on to a new house. If you know us, then you know we need space to roam free. To plant a giant garden. To get more chickens and rabbits. Maybe a few goats and other animals. We made the decision to put our house […]
Brudderly Love
I love the way my children love each other. Of course they don’t show it all the time. But when they do, I see it in the way they help each other. The girls can’t wait until their brother is tagging along with them. They happily help him and teach him to do things they […]
Enjoying Reed
Today our little Reed is one month old. Of course, I feel like time is already flying by so quickly. And as I’m sure you can imagine, my camera has been busy lately.
The Tooth Fairy
Our little Chloe has been wanting so badly to lose some teeth. She’s seen friends and cousins get those wiggly teeth and has been almost dying inside waiting and waiting for one of her baby teeth to wiggle free and fall out. Finally, a couple weeks ago, Chloe got her first loose tooth. She waited […]
