I had another blessed, sunny afternoon. All four children are either sleeping or contentedly otherwise engaged (but mostly sleeping or soon to be). Ironically, my All Sons and Daughters Pandora station is my life soundtrack at the moment and I’m listening, worshiping, writing, and relishing the silence and space. The most pressing update is obviously,…
If you follow me on Facebook, you may have seen our huge announcement! For those who didn’t see, but have followed our adoption journey on the blog…we finally have our little man! We’ve trusted the Lord from day one, knowing that he would bring the perfectly ordained child into our family in His perfect timing….
{Captured}: Carving the time to capture and create in picture and word. // This about sums it up! Cal is getting into the awesome and hilarious (however challenging) stage of autonomy. He recently realized that he does not need to do everything Max is doing or tells him to do, which translates into a general…
Today is the first day of Lent. In my previous post, I wrote more to the history, how, and why of Lent – the significance of the 40 days, why traditionally people give thing up or add things in, etc. It gives a tiny glimpse into one experience that helped shape my faith, so please read…
Last week, I started {Captured}: Carving the time to capture and create in picture and word. Since we’re still in the first week of February, I’m coupling with the Highlights at our Home {January 2014}! But if you want to see a couple favorite moments from this week, check out our Counting Hearts Activity (and printable)…
I’m am starting a Friday post called {Captured}: Carving the time to capture and create in picture and word. //within the lines// //a stolen scone// //gentle hearts// //attempt// //success// //navigating relationship//: Max was sad that one of his stuffed animals didn’t have any friends. We learned about being the person to make sure others have…
Every year we receive the most gorgeous Christmas cards and every year it pains me to take them down (or I don’t and they gradually grow forgotten on the side of the fridge, receiving only fleeting recognition). This year, I wanted to intentionally cherish and look at lovely photos of our family and friends throughout the…
Eek! I never actually posted a recap of our November and December Highlights. Beware! We are long and picture-heavy here folks, but I just had to capture a glimpse of our last couple months! In November: We started off super strong with a sibling sleepover, game-night with Ang & George. Angie prepared the homemade pasta they learned on…
It has been a while since I last updated you all on our Adoption Waiting. I spent much of November writing a series on Adoption. It was a feeble attempt at sharing God’s heart for the Fatherless (goodness, where to even begin and there is so much more to say), but it also resonates my passion for…
Yowza! Between Andy being out of town all of last week, preparing loads of home & body products for last weekend’s Christmas Open House and an emotional slew of other happenings (among them me destroying our previous computer), I haven’t been all that consistent ’round these parts. But, as we’re rapidly approaching Christmas, I didn’t squander…
