Father Brian looked right at us and said "Mothers are the heart of the home." I tried my hardest not to burst into tears. So many thoughts raced through my head. The heart. The center. The life giving rhythm. I immediately thought of a dear friend who has stepped down...
A dear friend that I sing with pulled me aside one day. She told me that she had lived next to a French gentleman that never had children. He had given her this gown to use for her children someday. Well, this dear friend was not able to have children. She has become...
This beautiful girl turned two months on the 10th. I am so in love. She is smiling and laughing. She is such an easy baby. She slept from 10:30 until 7:00am on her two month birthday! Of course, I woke up at 4:00am to check on her. She is a rock star. This morning,...
Linking up with the beautiful Rebekah Gough to simply remember to document life each month (Ten pictures on the 10th of the month). This month I didn't quite get 10 and somehow I didn't get any pictures of Nate. Next month I'll try again! Thank you, Rebekah, for this...
I want to remember. I know this banner will be taken down eventually, but I want to remember the sweetness and tenderness that Julia, Nate, Riley, and Mom poured into welcoming us home. The quote by Mother Teresa: "How can there be too many children? That is like...
Pleasant words are a honeycomb, Sweet to the soul and healing to the bones. -Â Proverbs 16:24 In March, when I shared with mom that I was having a hard time, she gave me the best birthday present of all. She flew in and she stayed. She stayed through temper tantrums,...
This spring, Riley was in charge of watering the garden. With Mary Alice's arrival I wasn't too concerned about the plants living or dying. I was hopeful, but I was OK either way. Well, Riley did an amazing job! The plants are not only living, they are thriving! I...
Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and Walmart Family Mobile. All opinions are mine alone. #MobileMemories #CollectiveBias The end of the school year is always full of fun activities, award ceremonies, end of year concerts, and plays....
The past week was filled with beautiful weather and company! Brian's sister and brother-in-law were here from Canada! I met my precious 8 month old niece, Lily. It was so wonderful to finally get to meet her. They also have a little boy who is 2. James and Riley had a...
Sweet Riley has been so patient with me as we adjust to a little sister. He has been gentle with her and very understanding with me when it takes longer than usual to get his juice. I've had a mantra the last few weeks - "find joy in the boy". It is not his fault that...
Mom has been with us now for a few weeks. She has been my sanity. My house is cleaner that it has ever been and I'm not sure what I'm going to do when she leaves. I will miss her terribly. For Mother's Day my brother and father came to visit and meet Mary Alice! After...
On Sunday, we celebrated Mary Alice's one month day! The most common question I get is - "how is Riley doing with her?" He is amazing. He is so gentle and loving. He made up a song for when she cries that goes, "Mary Alice ca-a-alm down" (said with a Texas accent). He...
Nate's request was simple. He wanted an epic nerf gun battle for his 12th birthday. Grandpa Thompson, Uncle BJ, Uncle Andrew, Aunt Laura, and cousins James and Lily were visiting, so with their help, Brian and Julia set up a fort of awesomeness - made from boxes and...
The first thing Julia does when she gets home from school is hold Mary Alice. The last thing she does before she goes to bed is also hold Mary Alice. Julia's 15th birthday came just days after her birth and what did she ask for? A family day. We ordered take out for...
Any fears that I had about the kids adjusting to Mary Alice have been wiped away. Of course we have the usual age appropriate melt downs, but overall, everyone is smitten with her and so glad she is here. Her sweet little belly button healed, so we had her first bath....
https://animoto.com/play/HtJqNOZSyNGHx5o22AhT9Q Being a photographer definitely has its perks, including wonderful photographer friends! A special thank you to Jennifer Wicker Photography for these amazing and precious images. I will treasure them forever!
Disclosure:Â This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser, Walmart Family Mobile. All opinions are mine alone. #MyDataMyWay #CollectiveBias This month, we welcomed a little addition into our family! On April 10th, sweet Mary Alice joined...
It's amazing. I'm in that place where I would like more sleep, but I don't want to miss a moment. I know that this will go by so quickly, like a dream. This time around, I have my camera ready. I'm so thankful for the journey photography has taken me on. I do wish I...
Thank you for the emails, texts, and cards. They are so very much appreciated! We are so thankful for your love and your prayers. Mary Alice is doing great. She is absolutely amazing. I forgot how in love you can be with a baby. I am pretty sure my heart has grown...
Friday morning, we headed into the hospital. The plan was to try another version, then induce right away, since you had decided to turn transverse again. I was so relieved when the sonogram showed that you were head down. That was a wonderful start to the morning! We...