Disclosure: I received samples of Honest Tea to review. It is my honor to share news with you from a company that I support! Riley looks up to his big sister and big brother as if they hung the moon. Last weekend, Julia asked Riley to have lunch with her, and you...
You have this love of history that is absolutely incredible. You remember tanks and planes and battles and dates. It is just like your father. You've always had this love of Ireland. Now that you have an Irish uncle, there is no stopping you. You listen to the music,...
One week ago, I wrote the following on Facebook: Julia asked us to pray together as a family every night - not just at dinner, not just at bedtime. At first, I felt annoyed. I felt like she was implying that I needed to be holier. (She wasn't. She just truly wanted to...
Disclosure: I was given a pencil sharpener from Classroom Friendly Supplies to celebrate the release of their new color! It is my honor to share news with you from a store that I enjoy and support! I've been a fan of Classroom Friendly Supplies for a long time! Brian...
Disclosure: I am a Family Christian blogger. I received a gift certificate to purchase gifts to facilitate my review. It is my honor to share news with you from a store that I enjoy and support! My beautiful Julia. This past summer, we had the best time watching old...
Oh Sweet Mary Alice, your smile really does light up a room. You are just like your namesake. You are full of laughter and smiles for everyone. You haven't been sleeping well, but we are working on it. Last night we tried a sleep sack for the first time and it seemed...
Ocelo had the cutest idea for a giveaway! They want to hear your story. They are calling it a #sparklechain. They gave me a box of sparkles and invited me to share one with you! I love being able to give you something! Each sparkle box is different. Mine had beautiful...
The day comes each year, October 15th. It is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. Olivia, Isaiah, Matthew, Violet, Samuel, Alice, and Susan wait for us in heaven. The further I get from the dates of the miscarriage, the less qualified I feel to speak of these...
This beautiful girl has completely changed the dynamic of our family in the very best way. Riley is now a big brother. Julia now has a sister to share laughs with. Nate and Riley get to be a team. I have the honor of watching Brian with a baby again. He is absolutely...
The past few days, I was in San Diego for HP Print & Pamper. This year, I have had the privilege to work with HP to create unique content using their products. It has been absolutely amazing. Sometimes, I feel a little shy about when this blog brings...
Disclosure: I received a Lansinoh® SignaturePro™ Double Electric Breast Pump to review. It is my honor to share news with you from a company that I support! With Julia, I had to return to work after six weeks. With Nate, I had to return to work after twelve weeks. I...
Disney is helping you stuff those stockings! They are allowing me to give away 5 copies of BARBIE™ AND HER SISTERS IN THE GREAT PUPPY ADVENTURE! Just enter below and let me know if you have any questions! Rating: Not Rated SYNOPSIS: Barbie™ and her sisters, Skipper™,...
I participated in an Ambassador Activation on behalf of Influence Central for WaterWipes. I received product samples to facilitate my review as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation. During the school year, I attend a MOPS (Mothers of...
Brian called me from upstairs while he was putting Riley to bed. It always makes me laugh when he does this - as if we have this high tech walkie talkie thing going on. He told me to run outside, that the moon was happening. Julia, Nate, Mary Alice, and I ran...
Thank you so much to those of you who accepted the challenge last week to get out there and do some good! I loved all of your emails about what you are doing! How exciting to be spreading more joy around. Now for the tough stuff: I've received some very thoughtful...
It's fall y'all! The season change allowed me to refresh this room and create a place for prayer. Last year, one of our youth group assignments was to ask our small group if there was a special place in their home where they prayed. I will never forget what one of the...
Brian, my husband, has always loved to teach. Before he decided his career would be in computers, he was on track to be a teacher. He loves sharing what he knows about technology and programming. He and Nate had the opportunity to build a gamer kit together from the...
“But you too, help one another: help one another always. In this way, by helping one another, we will do some good.” — Pope Francis From Catholic Charities: Pope Francis challenges everyone – Catholic or not – to make the world a better place. We’ve seen it in his...
Dear Mary Alice, You are so amazing. I do wish you'd go back to being a rock-star sleeper, but that's OK. We'll make it through just fine. You have changed this family. We are laughing more, spending more time just laying in bed cooing over you, and smiling more....
https://instagram.com/p/7giKBsrYTM/?taken-by=songskatesang https://instagram.com/p/7hDJpwrYU9/?taken-by=songskatesang https://instagram.com/p/7glfsCrYYL/?taken-by=songskatesang I'm getting closer to having all ten on ten! I missed getting a picture of Nate again. I...
