We had a great weekend. Busy, but full of lots of fun things. I realized this weekend that I forgot how busy summer is. I was thinking that things were winding down and we would be enjoying a r...
I saw this video at church yesterday.Today we remember. And we thank God for the many soldiers and their families who have sacrificed for our freedom.We will always remember.
Griffin :: 8 monthsThe eight month picture was a challenge.Rolling over wasnt a problem this time...but eating the flash card was. Griffin wanted that piece of paper in his mouth and if I...
I begged Megan to take Griffins six month pictures. Levi calls her Miss Megan. She has taken six month pictures of all my kids...Cora included. I love that. Right after our photo shoot, Megan decided...
We spent the morning at the park with my grandparents. My grandma packed us a picnic lunch. It was a great morning.And tonight we decided that the weather was perfect for a picnic dinner too. This ti...
So...Ive been doing a little spring/summer cleaning. My sister and I are having a garage sale in a few weeks. Good motivation. I now have one cleaned out cabinet. Hello pretty white dishes. One ...
He would go everywhere with his dad if he could. And Im pretty sure he thinks that his presence is crucial to the operation of the farm. He was so excited this morning when daddy called and asked if ...
(photos by Ian Johnson)Four years ago on Mothers Day we dedicated Cora. Two years ago on Mothers Day we dedicated Levi. And this year on Mothers Day we dedicated little Griffin. This is what we wrote...
There was a time when I dreaded Mothers Day. It was on Mothers Day 2009 that I realized what an incredible privilege it is to be a mom. While I still technically was a mom...and everyone so swee...
Sorry it has been a little quiet around here this week. May has been busy. This weekend we have graduations, parties, a birthday and a baby dedication. I finally figured out how to get the pictures o...
It is becoming a family tradition to drive out to the Flint Hills every year for a family picnic. The Flint Hills are beautiful this time of year.We drive on a winding dirt road through miles o...
Girls weekend was great, but I cant tell you how good it was to come home. I remember the times Joel and I went out of town after Cora died. I longed to know how Cora was doing. I wished I could just...
I snuck away for a few days for a girls weekend. This sweet baby boy came along too. He was so good.My friend Laura (middle) turned 30 in March and her mom and sister helped make it possible for me a...
I was looking through some old posts and came across this one that I wrote for Ashleys 10 in 10 series a year and a half ago. This post was pre-Griffin and Levi was just a baby himself. It is crazy h...
Dear Griffin,Month seven has been a big turning point around here. I think we are finally figuring each other out...or at least I am finally figuring you out! :) This month has marked big milestones,...
I have been googling, searching through Blogger forums, emailing smart blogging friends, talking to my blog designer and no one seemed to know how to fix my comment problem. I really cant believe tha...
We planted our garden this weekend. Levi has been helping his papa in the garden for several weeks now, so he is really into gardening. The weather was beautiful...it got me really excited about our ...
This little four wheeler has been on loan to us from some sweet friends. It is the best toy that Levi has and we didnt even have to buy it! He seriously rides it ALL THE TIME. We are constantly plugg...
Can you believe how big he looks sitting up in the highchair? Me neither. All of a sudden Griffin is seeming like such a big boy. Keep your eyes on the cute baby...just pretend you dont notice the ve...
**We are safe. Thank you to those who left a comment or sent an email to check on us after the tornadoes. It was definitely crazy weather here in Kansas. We are so thankful for the Lords protection a...
Its been awhile since my last Insta-Friday post.Here are some of my favorites from the past month or so.1. still crossing those cute pudgy feet 2. the best donut date3. if only it was really tha...
Easter {2012}I love Easter and all that it means for us as Christians. Seriously, how awesome is it to have a day to celebrate Jesus and the hope that we have in Him...something that we should be cel...
As I have been preparing to share my story again tonight, {Please pray for me if you think of it!!} I have been noticing a theme of looking in our lives for victory. That word "victory" has b...
Levi was super excited about dying eggs. This is the first year we have attempted egg dying.I tried really hard to sneak out and set everything up while he was playing outside...but he cau...
Griffins half birthday came and went and we didnt even celebrate...I was too busy being sick. Bummer. We will just have to celebrate big when he turns one instead! I cant believe six months hav...
What is the deal?I cant see all of my comments in Blogger anymore...which is why I STILL havent posted the winners of the sarah + abraham giveaway (sorry!).Blogger changed up the comments page and no...
Sorry about not posting the winners for the sarah + abraham giveaway yet. I am having a little problem with seeing all the comments but hopefully will get that fixed soon. I didnt forget!We have had ...
Nope...its not me. I still have a baby that is not sleeping through the night. It will be awhile before we are ready to start talking about adding another Mac to this family. But my sister...she has ...
By now you probably know that I love sarah + abraham. Not only is Sara, the owner of sarah + abraham, super sweet, but her products are fabulous too. You can see Levis sarah + abraham pillow and prin...
Well after having such beautiful weather last week, this week has been nothing but cloudy skies and rain. But a farmers wife never complains about rain. Its a rule...and I try my hardest to follow it...
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