Our little guy turned one in late August and we were so happy to have my grandma here to celebrate with us! ❤ We had a fun little “woodland” party with some sweet family friends. Daddy grilled, the kids played and Ezra got to open his presents…:) My grandma helped me make some cute little…
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[I still think it’s absolutely crazy that I have three kids…but I cannot imagine a world without this one! He has the sweetest sense of humor, an irresistibly cuddly little body and we’ve had the best year together. I love you precious Ezra Neal!] ❤ jc Ezra’s Birth Story Ezra Neal @ 1 month Ezra Neal @…
August is fast becoming one of my favorite months. I almost feel like I am betraying my younger self when I say this, but – I think the fall is absolutely my favorite season. It used to be summer, what with being a student and those being the blissful free-from-school months, the camp and pool…
Lately my days with the kids have been really good or really rough. A few days ago I did quite a bit of journaling and note-taking to evaluate how things are going, what goals I have personally, for our home and family, etc. We’ve reordered our routines to line up better with where we want to be…
Kaya | 4 years Kaya princess! My imaginative, exuberant, sweet girl. You both delight and terrify your mama and daddy with the ways you constantly challenge yourself physically. It’s like you cannot help yourself – absent-mindedly you climb, balance, run. There are often crashes but you also pull off some feats! 😉 Your energy and enthusiasm…
“Let’s play Rahab!!!” my daughter shrieks as she runs to meet her friends at the playground. I inwardly groan, loving that she knows (and lives) the story of Israel’s victory over Jericho, but slightly embarrassed that one of her favorite Bible characters is (unbeknownst to her) a prostitute….:-/ Routinely, Kaya and Hudson offer: “Mom, do you…
Commencement was this past Friday, Dec. 13…what a day! We had a great little crew of family and friends, in spite of snowy, icy roads and it felt like a fitting celebration. I felt so awkward, having a day that was kind of “about me” – but the more I thought about it, the more…
We had such a nice weekend. It was filled with friends, time spent outdoors, a little space for reading, yummy and warm things to eat, sweet family moments…all those nourishing things a soul needs! And all that on the heels of a fun Thursday night out with the kids and my dad visiting Journey to Judea, a…
I felt the sting of irony, hypocrisy as I read the script. I was sick, at home, body weary and reeling. Another had to take my place, I couldn’t play ‘Mary’ in the Advent skit at church today. My husband listened as I wept. I’m tired of waking up tired, hitting the pillow each night…
We are celebrating my favorite oldest son’s birthday today!! Last year I took some 1-year photos of my sweet October baby: We took his 2-year photos this morning… Hudson Nathanael, we treasure you – our gift from God. You make all of our lives a little brighter, a little funnier, and a lot sweeter. The…
Our sweet third-born is 4 weeks old today! Those weeks are a blur…the days went fast, and the wakeful nights went faster. It’s been such a joy getting to know sweet Ezra Neal. I am so delighted with him. He’s so laid back, cuddly, and seems to feel right at home in my arms and…
❤ jc
Our “due August 17th” baby was too cozy and comfy, safe inside mommy – and when he finally came out 9 days later, he bawled and bawled to let the world know he was not happy about the eviction. But we were so thrilled. It was Monday, August 26th when the day finally came. I…
One thing I’m VERY excited about is having more time and energy to focus at home now that I am in my last semester of college! I have completed most of the course work but still have an online class that will be finished in…6 weeks? 8 weeks? I should find out. 😉 A goal…
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