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The Summer of 2020 (the girls)

When Mary Alice sees Julia, she calls her ‘sister’. I don’t know when that started, but hearing them call one another ‘sister’ as they play together and spend time together strikes a chord deep inside me. Julia is old enough to remember...

Learning and listening in the silence

We are here. And we are good. Brian, the kids, and I are still physically distancing. This forced exile has been a beautiful learning for my heart. Where is my focus? Where is my attention? Where does my joy come from? We are here. And we are good. The first few weeks...

Recipe: Chicken Pasta Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette Dressing

My two oldest love the chicken pasta salad with lemon vinaigrette dressing from Pita Jungle. Last week had been a particularly long week. Julia is working and taking a Spanish class. Nate has been studying for the SAT and helping me with projects around the house. I...

Product Review by Riley: Ultimate Pool Ball by Activ Life

Riley is my outside kid. He loves to be outside. He loves to explore and ride bikes and take dogs for walks and swim. This summer has definitely been hard on him. He misses his friends and really doesn’t like being stuck inside with the heat. When we moved into...

The story of a crib

When we announced we were expecting Mary Alice, we made a video, to remember forever the miracle that God had granted. My sweet friend, Betty, saw the video and called to ask me if we wanted their crib. It was such a thoughtful and generous gift. Riley had just turned...