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On having an older brother…

Disclosure: This conversation is sponsored by Hallmark. It is my honor to share news with you from a company that I enjoy and support! #LoveHallmark My best friend, Jen, has an older brother. He was so cool. He played soccer, had a cool car, and let us listen to his...

First time in an ambulance

On Saturday, we were celebrating Brian’s birthday. Mom invited us to sneak out to get his birthday present (a new pair of boots!) and when we returned we had Brian’s favorite homemade subs and Derby Pie. It was delicious! Mary Alice had been sick all week,...

The Oldest, Isn’t she lovely

People ask me all the time what she is like at home. Is she really as lovely as she seems? Yes, yes she is. When I gave birth to my sweet Julia Tirion, I remember them handing her to me. I always thought my babies would have blonde hair, light eyes, and fair skin,...

EASTER PHOTO SHOOT 2017

All I wanted for my birthday this year was pictures of all five kids together. I wanted everyone, smiling, happy for ten minutes. It doesn’t sound like a lot, but some days, to have everyone getting along feels like running a marathon. Not that I would know how...

A miracle for you, a miracle for me

Oh sweet Sebastian. You turned one month yesterday. Time is such a mysterious fellow. I’m exhausted, but yet I blink and it’s been a month. I’ve been perplexed at your arrival. I’m not supposed to be able to have children biologically anymore....