by Kate | Sep 4, 2020 | Adoption
As we finish week one of fostering a beautiful baby girl, the timing is ironic and beautiful – but that is a story for another day. Today, we celebrate six years of Riley officially being an Eschbach. First, I have to thank Nancy from Ordinary Miracles...
by Kate | Aug 16, 2020 | Catholic, Family
This is officially my new favorite picture. Aren’t they the cutest?! Riley’s great aunt spoiled us with a shopping trip for a new suit. Shopping with Riley can take a few hours so I had my chai tea and I was ready for the marathon. We walked into an almost...
by Kate | Aug 14, 2020 | Family
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...
by Kate | Jul 26, 2020 | Catholic, Family
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...
by Kate | Jul 21, 2020 | Family
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...