Ive found that being in a trial is the best classroom. And like a classroom I dont always see all that Ive learned till after the fact. Looking back Ive been amazed at the many lessons learned and ho...
Long suffering. Ive thought a lot about this recently. The same struggle that surfaces time and time again. The long term health problem, the missing of loved ones, the same parenting issue over...
Youre rugged and handsome. Im filled with butterflies when you walk in the door.Your passion and commitment to the Lord is what I admire most.I feel at home in your arms. You ar...
My youngest sister Abigail is one of my childrens best friends. She loves and cares for them constantly. Even when theyre not playing together shes thinking of them and making things for them to do t...
I really enjoy creating a home. I dont always love waiting for things to come together just how I like, but Im working on it. I took these pictures last fall when we first moved in. I didnt love...
Its one of lifes great blessing to watch your children growing, to see the miracle of their lives. Going from a little bundle to maturing little people with unique personalities. The changes are...
The house is quiet which is pretty much a miracle. All three kids resting at the same time. I literally didnt know what to do with myself for a minute or two. I have SO many things I should be doing,...
To read.To splurge.& nbsp;To be encouraged.To lis ten. To endulge.&nbs p;Happy Mothers Day.
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Elijah came bursting into my room this morning asking for some milk. I jumped up as fast as I could and carried him out. I was not going to let him wake Amelia. I had no idea what time it was. I coul...
just because im exhausted.just because every girl needs some oversized sunglasses. just because eating under the table is more fun. just because i believe in handwritten notes. just be...
My dad asked me the other day if I enjoy my children or if I just see the work. I think he knew the answer. If you know me at all you know that I enjoy my children. Yes, they are work. This seas...
Weve had this little project going on for awhile. Around Christmas we thought wed give Vanessa a play kitchen. Caleb looked and looked for a piece of furniture he could build one into for a long time...
Happy Birthday sweet girl.We love you more than youll ever know and it was a joy celebrating you today. God blessed us beyond messure when he gave you to us. We love you doll doll.
You may have noticed a name change. I needed something new after Amelia was born. I thought and thought, but not being the most creative person didnt come up with anything. I thought a lot about...
There is nothing quite like family coming to visit. Probably the hardest thing about moving is being away from Calebs side of the family. Ive grown incredibly close to them since weve been marr...
Eighteen years later and I can still cry like I lost my mom yesterday. It hits at strange moments. In the shower when Im finally alone with my thoughts or driving in the car listening to music. ...
im really too tired to write much, but I wanted to put up some pictures for Yiayia...these are for you. elijah loves to hold nays hands and dance with her.an attempt at a sibling picture...she d...
Time is a funny thing. It seems like another lifetime that I was in the hospital holding you for the first time. You came into our family just a month ago, but it seems like youve always been here. A...
I was nervous when I was pregnant with Vanessa if Id love her as much as Elijah. Elijah and I barely left each others sides until I was put on bed rest. We were so close and the love I felt for him s...
I love a good book and some good music. I was looking around for somethings in preparation for Easter and found these treasures. I love when people share their good finds with me so I thought Id shar...
was beautiful. Spring is here and everything is turning green. Caleb and the kids did lots of yard work.(elijah dressed himself and when i went to put pants on him caleb looked at me like i was ...
When trials come its easy for me to get short sighted. I quickly get caught up in the circumstances instead of my response. I knew that with the joy of Amelias birth would also come unique challenges...
This little bundle has brought a whole new level of crazy to our house. Three, three and under makes for a full day. I wondered many times how I was going to do it and my mom always told me, God will...
Our little Amelia is a week old now. Its hard to believe that just over ten days ago I was praying that shed come and now its hard to imagine life without her.Shes sleeping next to me and everyone el...
Theres nothing like the love you feel for your baby. Its instant and indescribable. Its the third time around and still as miraculous as the times before.Her tiny features and soft skin ama...
Vanessa is in love with her live doll doll...(for some reason im having a hard time getting these to play...hopefully this time it works.)
Praising the Lord for...Amelia ElisabethBorn March 2, 20122:25 p.m.9 pounds22 1/4 inchesLoving our family of five.
Its been an unintentional blogging break, but a good one. Something about knowing baby girl is coming and its the end of just Elijah and Vanessa has made me want to soak up our time together. I ...
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