{source} Tomorrow is my 40th birthday. I’ve endured lots of good-natured teasing from friends and family, and have offered a few side comments myself. I guess it’s expected in our culture…though I’m not sure when ‘over the hill’ actually is according to party stores. Forty? Fifty? Definitely sixty? No one seems to really know. All...
When you’re thirteen… you’re not quite as excited to have your picture featured on mom’s blog, so she’s cautious & asks permission first. (unlike a certain little brother who thoroughly enjoys his photo on the computer!) But when you’re newly thirteen, it’s different. And Mom understands. Today though, several days after the actual celebration of...
When you’re two… it’s a little hard to wait for your birthday. Especially when other family members are celebrating theirs. you’re confused somewhat at two. But that doesn’t really matter. Because everyday is your birthday. Everyday since Mama has been training you to hold up not just one, but two of those chubby little fingers....
Over the weekend, summer found us celebrating with family, enjoying the outdoors together…. sighting deer in the yard :: crab crackin’ & eatin’ :: b-b-que on the wood grill :: sisters with water hoses are seriously dangerous :: baby boy sweetness to soak up :: a filling family day Want to share your...
this man… is a gift. for certain, he is a rock in our family. steady, trustworthy, solid. I am honored to partner with him in this crazy journey of shepherding toddlers to teens under one roof. His children adore him, a true sign of love at work from his heart to theirs and back again....
Last night we celebrated our traditional Passover seder meal — adapted from Jewish roots to reflect our belief in a risen Messiah. Oh, this one was a bit of sacrifice truth be told. Ongoing insomnia, a cranky teething toddler, and a few days running on low energy about threatened and trumped tradition. I wanted to...
