This summer has been so full of amazing memories. The crazy/scary/wonderful part is that I seem to have forgotten how hard having two little ones was– now that they’re bigger and easier to manage (i.e., they walk on their own, they eat three meals, they go potty, etc.) I feel like I have a whole...
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This beautiful life…
When I came across this sunflower field at a family birthday celebration, I brazenly requested that I could return once it was in full bloom. I was overcome….it was natural, beautiful, peaceful, and I thought, somebody has to be photographed here! A couple weeks later, Randy’s cousins emailed me, told me it was in full...
Happy Fourth of July!
After a wedding double header last weekend, I so look forward to sharing some yummy wedding images (!) but in the meantime, have a happy holiday weekend! We’ll be hanging out. Laughing. Being a little silly. And of course, taking lots of pictures of said hanging out and laughter and silliness. (The one at the...
Here’s to You. (You know who you are.)
It’s been over four and a half years since you made your vows to me, when you uttered these powerful words, “If God blesses us with children, I promise to teach them God’s Word and the importance of living a life that is pleasing to God. I promise to raise our children in the nurture...
Cana Naomi: Our pleasant, beloved blessing
It’s been two years since that morning I went in for my 37 week appointment and was told I was five centimeters and could head on over to the hospital…two years of kisses and cuddles, and little ruffly clothing; two years of figuring out a tricky diet and avoiding dairy; two years of watching my...
“Impatience is a form of unbelief. It’s what we begin to feel when we start to doubt the wisdom of God’s timing or the goodness of God’s guidance. It springs up in our hearts when our plan is interrupted or shattered. It may be prompted by a long wait in a checkout line or a...
Then Bursting forth in glorious Day…
Up from the grave he rose again! And as He stands in victory Sin’s curse has lost its grip on me, For I am His and He is mine – Bought with the precious blood of Christ. This is a verse from the song, In Christ Alone, which we sang at our wedding in 2006....
This is where I’ve been. Yes, I’m back from a wonderful weekend away. It was a great retreat (more on that later), but I must admit that I missed these three a whole lot. And I am so grateful that our family was spared from the crazy tornadoes that came through. There’s a lot of...
Homemade Bread 101
I don’t know why it’s taken me as long as it has, but last week, it dawned on me that I am slightly “granola.” I am not a full-fledged hippie–probably too conservative for that–but in other ways, I find I gravitate toward “natural” and “organic” methods/products, I recycle, I do not follow the AAP schedule...
Vaden’s Birthday Celebrations.
I know. It’s been almost three weeks. Even so, I will share some of Vaden’s 3rd birthday memories! He is so blessed to have so many that love him so much. And he is still playing with all his new presents! First off, “Auntie and the boys” came to “kidnap” Vaden on the Thursday before...