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Visiting brother at school. Julia made me breakfast for mother's day. One chocolate covered graham cracker and strawberries cut up to spell 'Love'. She gets me :) Custody granted. Wow. Mother's Day...
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Now this was a project I'd been wanting to do for a while! My husband is a trash to treasure kind of guy. He finds the most amazing things. Usually a trash or "dumpster dive" as we like to call...
It is that time of year. The sun comes up so very early. Here in the desert, the house is usually bright with morning by 6am. I'm greeted each morning by requests to braid hair, a cry to change a...
I would love for you to join me over here as I talk about showing up... {Click here}
A very dear friend, Laura, allowed me to come into the hospital room and share a special moment with her family as they welcomed their new little one into the world! Photographing in a hospital...
Did you know that teachers spend hundreds of dollars on supplies every year? My mom was a 7th grade teacher for 21 years. Whenever we went school supply shopping, the basket was mostly filled with...
Let's talk party favors today, y'all. After 23 years of birthday parties (13 +10 = 23... see what I did there?) :) , I've learned a few very important lessons about party favors: You will probably...
Mom. Aside from the gentle, kind encourager, she remains the unyielding example of strength in my life. Her many hats have included hair-clip maker, cupcake baker, school teacher, Sunday-school...
Update: YOU have helped me raise over $2,000! Thank you, thank YOU! If you'd like help - the details are all in this post. I'm so thankful for all of your help and support and encouragement. Hugs,...
{when I am taking pictures at night - I just embrace a high ISO and roll with it!} Every year, Julia puts together a scavenger hunt for Nate's birthday. Her clues are always so sweet and...
The night of February 12th, I was visiting with a dear friend, Karen, after choir. She mentioned that it had been a very full week - including counseling someone looking for a family to adopt a two...
I like swimming, badminton, volleyball and soccer. My favorite colors are robin's egg blue, lavender, scarlett red and sunset orange. My favorite subjects are art and language arts. My favorite...
A few months ago, I signed up to host a group of ladies at my home - whoever wanted to come - to watch videos and build community together. A few registered and I started planning. As Saturday...
Disclosure: I was given a copy of The Pastors' Wives by Litfuse Publicity Group. This post has not been reviewed by a third party and all opinions are my own as always. I am disclosing this in...
Today, I am over at Life Made Lovely sharing about my home. I hope you come on over! {click here}
Dear apple store guy, I just wanted to apologize for my behavior today. I don't usually ask people to accept viewing my facebook account as an acceptable form of identification. See, my mom is in...
This is Rachel. We sing together in praise choir. She is our babysitter. (Don't go anywhere for college - ok, Rachel?) My kids look up to her and after a date my house smells like fresh baked...
Happy Birthday dearest. I can't believe the journey we have taken together. Every day gets better. Thank you for loving me for me. I like you a lot. Always have, always will. Forever yours, Kate
So much happened this week... I really need to write this down before forget... Monday we had our home study. I was a nervous wreck. Let's just say my house was very clean - very. Like baseboards...
Welcome to the A Night Owl April Sponsor Giveaway! Today the sponsors and friends of A Night Owl are joining up to bring you an amazing $75 gift card to Target! And we all KNOW you love Target, so...
Backyard Roses My hair is getting long - hmmm... Wonderful walks with R. A beautiful bouquet celebrating a friends business {click here} Oh Arizona... your sunsets - sigh. Prayer service at church...
Today I am interrupting your regularly scheduled adoption posting... I am sharing what I love about Disney over at Disney Fan Feature Friday {click here} Have a wonderful weekend, Kate
Thank you so much for all of the emails and comments and encouragement. You really know how to make someone feel loved! Thank you! When I have an overwhelming moment, I take a minute and read your...
{Gorgeous eggs - from The Simple Farm} I hope you aren't getting tired of all the news about adoption. It flooded our life in the most amazing and beautiful way and it consumes all of my thoughts...
Papers have been filed. The transition has begun. Our sweet little two year old will spend his first night in our home tonight. It will be 6-8 months before it is official. So many emotions, but......
If we've been friends for a while, then you know that I clean when I'm stressed. Yesterday, we had a very special visitor from 1pm until 8pm. I could not sit still. I volunteered in Nate's...
:: GROUP GIVEAWAY :: Welcome to the next group giveaway, hosted by ALL MY HAPPY ENDINGS. What fun we had HERE and HERE and HERE – oh my! AMHE hosts giveaways as a means of sharing some of my...
Completely honored. That is the only way to describe this shoot. A few years ago I did Aura Salon's photoshoot. We headed up to Lost Dog Trail and had an amazing time! {click here} This year, they...
For my 13th birthday, I was given a pink radio. It could play cassette tapes. I was allowed to take it into the bathroom with me while I took a shower and had a collection of Amy Grant tapes that...
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