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Little Green Pastures
www.littlegreenpastures.com
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Happy

My little sis [who is living with us for the summer] brought home daisies yesterday. They are happy.  And I am too, mostly. Life has thrown a lot of punches, but we arent knocked down so hard th...

24 may 12

Will We Fly?

From the backseat, he asks these profound questions like, Why cant we hear Gods voice?, and How will we get to Heaven...will we fly?. I think things through and sometimes my answers seem right. Spoke...

30 mar 12

Postpartum Nausea

I dont talk a lot about my nausea during pregnancy. In general, Im a private person, so most of you probably dont know that I was sick the entire pregnancy with August. I mean like I threw up th...

19 mar 12

Light[er]

The Light shines in the darkness. And the darkness cannot overcome it. Im so overwhelmed at the outpouring of love Ive received in response to my last post. The prayers, phone calls, emails, texts an...

06 mar 12

Dont Judge Me

Do you remember this? My goal of getting rid of the pacifiers before August was born was only slightly successful.  We got it down to one. He wasnt ready. I was huge and tired. It wasnt hap...

02 mar 12

White Flag

My text read, I need help. Thats it.  Cryptic, right? My poor husband. But it was all I could get out.  Everything feels big. Too big for me. And Im being crushed by its weight, unsure of w...

01 mar 12

R S Valentine

We have had sick babies in our house for almost two weeks. And on Monday, our sweet little August was diagnosed with RSV.  When Sylas was little, we were scared to death of him getting RSV, so w...

17 feb 12

Up

Right before I got pregnant with August, I made an appointment to see a counselor. I was in a dark place and I was struggling. By the time my appointment came, I was deep in the throes of nausea so i...

09 feb 12

Freeze Please

Yesterday, Ryan came home and said, I want to freeze time and go away with you for awhile. Yes, Love. Me too.  We dont want to hurry our kids along towards independence. We want to enjoy them in...

09 feb 12

Princess Style

How is it that shes older? She turned 3 and started a massive growth spurt....like she finally grew out of her 18-24 month jeans.  She had her first friend birthday party.  We continue...

26 jan 12

Some Words Tumbling Out

Im frustrated as they call me. Mommy, mommy MOMMY! A little peace please. I perform my tasks in a hurry hoping to get on to bigger and better things. As if to say this. HERE. What Im doing, isnt a dr...

10 jan 12

Three

Happiest third birthday, Ivy Pearl. You are so very loved. [More party pictures to come].

06 jan 12

From Us to You

Wishing you all a peaceful and joy-filled Christmas. With love, The Morrisons

24 dec 11

Its That Time of Year

When I dont post for like...ummm...weeks, Im at a loss at where to start. Events have happened, emotions have been felt and funny things have been said. How do I put it all in one post?  Im ofte...

22 dec 11

Thankfulness Day Three

I turned, and there she was, standing in my kitchen.  She wasnt supposed to be home. Not until Christmas.  My sweet baby sister, Kyrsten. Giving of her time working at the Dream Center in L...

02 dec 11

Thankfulness Day Two

On Sunday we were at my parents house and Sylas put his name badge from Childrens Church over his eyes. He was trying to get around without his vision.  Ryan looked at me and said, "Im so gl...

22 nov 11

Thankfulness Day One

Life is busy. It just is. But this week, Im determined to be purposeful in my thankfulness.  Its how I want to live really, with a thankful heart.  So many other things creep in and push th...

21 nov 11

In 24 Hours

I snap and Im harsh.  I hug and Im gentle.  Some days I want more.  And others, less is more. My mind screams, desperate for peace. Im at war within myself.  Im two people. T...

12 nov 11

Too Much of a Good Thing [A Giveaway]

Suck suck swallow breathe. Gentle rhythm, soothing to the soul.  We are getting there, he and I. Its been a battle, but its been worth fighting for.  August - 3 1/2 weeks Ryan said I c...

12 nov 11

Theres No Place Like Home

And weve been spending a lot of time there.  So much sickness in the house and its making me crazy. I think [I hope] we are nearing the end. The kids feel good. I feel good. Now we are waiting o...

31 oct 11

Pink [Small Style]

Its a new era.  Mingled with the matchbox cars, Im finding glittery chapsticks and princess crowns stewn about our home.  Ivy Pearl loves pink. Everything pink. She is beauty and spunk and ...

13 oct 11

Its on the List

Do you see it? Go to the middle and then down a few. Its been there every day, but not getting crossed off. Im often asked how the transition from 2 to 3 has been. Of course its difficult and more in...

13 oct 11

My Loves

Be still my heart.

11 sep 11

The Story

Its quiet here. Sylas is at school. Ivy and daddy are swimming at the YMCA.  And me? Im sitting in a chair with my baby snuggled into the moby wrap. Im in awe of his soft skin and sweet baby bre...

09 sep 11

Hes Here!

This is The Daddy (aka Ryan). Our family would love to introduce you to August Nathaniel Morrison. He came to us this morning at 9:54am at 35 weeks and 6 days. He is 6 lbs 8oz, 19 1/2" and doing ...

05 sep 11

He Started

Today was his first day.  His excitement was contagious. Last night he awoke at 9:30 p.m. and told Ryan, "Im ready. Im ready to get on the bus and go to school." And he was...he is ready...

02 sep 11

They Call Me Mom

These pictures are from a few weeks ago. We live really close to Lake Michigan, yet we hardly ever go there. Im not sure why. We should. Its beautiful.  It makes me happy. It makes them hap...

24 aug 11

NEEDTOBREATHE

Were in. Its all in. Thanks to the help of more than a dozen people, everything was moved in 3 hours flat. We are all loving our new place. The yard, the space, the being able to play our music as lo...

19 aug 11

Its Not Even Nine in the Morning

And here we are. $10.50 at Menards was so worth it. [Also my first post from my new phone. Fun!]

17 aug 11

Moving

I am dying to tell you all about our fabulous trip to Chicago. But I cant right now, because were moving.  Ummm... TOMORROW!!!! We found a sweet little house to rent that will suit the needs of ...

13 aug 11

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