As hopefully most of you know by now, we are expecting our fourth child due to arrive May 31st. We are happy to share that Audrey will be getting her first sister. 🙂 Audrey thinks her brothers are the best, but it will be wonderful for her to have a sister … Continue reading
So I haven’t published a post in… a while… a long while. There has been a lot going on, of course, and many valid reasons for not writing, but I’ve felt called to start writing again. Trying to figure out where to start after a long break and how to squeeze … Continue reading
—The Backstory—Â Some of my favorite gifts to give are ones that create opportunities for me to spend time with my loved ones. As I thought about what to get my family (referring in this case to my parents and brother) for Christmas this year, I realized that what we … Continue reading
I’ve always loved the holidays, though I must admit that the experience has changed quite a bit over the years. When I was younger, everything was magical and perfect, and I was largely unaware of all the work behind the magic. Nowadays my husband and I are the work behind … Continue reading
I used to live in a world that revolved around me (or at least I thought it did). Having kids turned my little world upside down because from day one it was clear that it wasn’t about me anymore. Becoming a parent is a huge life change and can be … Continue reading
This past weekend we went on our first flight with the boys in order to attend my cousin’s wedding. We had our good moments and our not so good moments. Here’s the breakdown… Good: Clint and I took Friday off from work and got ourselves packed up for the trip. … Continue reading
This year our 4th of July started out with cinnamon rolls that Parker decorated with red sprinkles. Then we headed out to join some friends for a 4th of July parade. Parker had fun bouncing around with the other kids and watching the floats and cars go by. Austin enjoyed … Continue reading
I have grand visions of being super mom and singlehandedly caring for my kids and our home, but let’s face it, I am not super mom. I don’t think God ever intended for one person to manage it all themselves. Let’s take the fact that it takes two to conceive … Continue reading
For Mother’s Day weekend we decided to go to the river. My parents have a trailer and a boat there and it’s an easy weekend getaway that we all enjoy. Introducing a two month old to it though?…brave (if I do say so myself). And let me tell you, it … Continue reading