Haley Jane is 6. It's happening...everyone says it, but now we're experiencing it. Colby and I were both emotional as we recounted how quickly the years have flown and how unbelievable it is that our baby is a first grader. To celebrate the big day, we went to church and brought back eight girls with us. Haley had made out an itinerary that we executed quite well...right down to the princess pinata. After a princess lunch, princess pedicures, pin the jewel on the crown, a princess treasure Read More
A Celebration of Haley Jane
To celebrate the life God has given to Haley Jane, I made a slideshow that documents the last six years. Read More
Lennie
Darcy ADORES her little sister. Sometimes a little too much. If you have been around our family for more than 90 seconds, you've most likely witnessed Darcy diving into Gracie's carseat, smothering her with kisses, and gritting her teeth and shaking because of how cute she is. It's a scene straight out of Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck ("We know you love them, but don't hurt the rabbits, Lennie..."). Gracie just blinks and tries to suck on Darcy's chin. Read More
Gold Rain
Today I decided to step out of the tornado and sit outside to write. It’s been a while since I’ve aired out my head. I’m learning that it is not selfish for me to take out time for myself but rather NECESSARY in order to be who I need to be for my kids and my husband. Right now I am sitting outside watching red, orange, and gold rain down all around me. The evening light catches the leaves at a perfect angle and illuminates the tree like one grand, stain-glassed window in this outdoor Read More
Silly Faces
Upstate New York
We just got back from a little roadtrip to Albany, New York. The kids did a really great job on the 9 hour drive and even helped feed Gracie so we didn't have to stop so much. We broke the trip up into 2 driving days and had an enjoyable time talking about each state we drove through. On Saturday, we were able to go to a local apple orchard there and pick apples, ride ponies, and enjoy a hay ride. On Sunday, Colby preached at a church where his old roommate is a Read More
Gracie Photo Shoot
Home
The night before Gracie was discharged from the hospital, Haley asked a very practical question. "Do I say 'Welcome Home' when Gracie comes to this house tomorrow? Or should I wait until we go back to the other house?" Hmmmm...For a moment it made me sad that our kids don't really know where they live, but it allowed Haley and I to have a good conversation. After the talk, I was reminded about a chapter in Tim Keller's book, Prodigal God (if you've not read this New York Times Read More
Riverside Park
Riverside Park has changed in the last 10 years just as much as Colby and I have! There is now a "Sprayground" in the middle of the park making it kid friendly. It was the perfect day there. When it's still 100 degrees in Virginia in September, you NEED a"sprayground" in the park!This guy was having too much fun; I had to capture it. Read More
A Happy Ninth Anniversary
Thoughts from my husband: Nine years ago today, Annie and I were married at Faith Baptist Church in LaCrosse, WI. Ten years ago today we began dating after I tried to convince her of it for nearly a year. So, how do you celebrate an anniversary when you have a three week old and your living in a temporary house in a town that you had never been to until a month ago? You go back to the place it all began and tell your kids stories about their mom and dad falling in love. For us, it all began Read More
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