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...
African Violets were my father's mother specialty. In her home, there was a room with a large shelf. The shelves were filled with African Violets - all colors, all sizes. We were never allowed to turn on the light in that room, because she had the shelves lit just...
When you first begin a quilt, you choose the colors and the fabric. You may even know who you are giving the quilt to. You carefully lay out the pieces and rework the pattern until it feels just right. When you close your eyes, can you see our Heavenly Father doing...
This morning I woke up giddy. Your actual due date is tomorrow and if you don't decide to make your arrival, they are going to usher you into this world on Friday. Your oldest brother was late, too, and he is charming - you'll see! There are so many things I already...
A few weeks ago, I shared on Instagram that we were headed to the hospital for version. The procedure was successful and we headed home after a few hours. I'll be honest - everything I read said that the procedure would be uncomfortable. Well, my experience was that...
Disclosure: I received samples of Premama Complete to facilitate my review. Prenatal Vitamins have never been my favorite. They always seem to be more difficult to take than necessary. (Can I get an Amen?). Did you know there is a new alternative that you can drink?!...
For our wedding, we were given the cutest ice cream chairs by my aunt's mother in law. (Backing up a little - my mother's family is very close. We spent every holiday with the entire family, including in-laws. It was like I had two extra grandmothers that treated me...
When my in-laws, the out-laws, were here, my sweet father-in-law spent a day putting together the crib and baby changing table. A dear friend from church gave us a beautiful crib and my sister-in-laws gave us the changing table. What a blessing! We had just kind of...
A few weeks ago, I was at a double birthday party for some dear friends. My sweet friend, Jenet, leaned over to me and asked when my baby shower would be. I told her that I had been saying 'no' to all offers for a shower. We've been blessed with tons of hand me downs...
When Brian told me that I had to celebrate, I hesitated. I planned to photograph a wedding so that we could just pretend the day came and went without any fanfare. But my sweet family had other plans. Mom and dad flew in from Texas. My sweet sister-in-laws had a...
Disclosure: I am a Family Christian blogger. I received a gift certificate to facilitate my review. It is my honor to share news with you from a store that I enjoy and support! Do you remember the Berenstain Bears? That was one of my favorite book series when I was...
My tips for being a great sponsor and selecting meaningful confirmation gifts. Disclosure: I am a Family Christian blogger. I received a gift certificate to facilitate my review. It is my honor to share news with you from a store that I enjoy and support! This year,...
My oldest, you are a treasure to me. You have been a source of absolute joy and peace these past months. As I battled morning sickness, you cooked dinners and sang to Riley. As I battled anxiety, your singing and piano playing brought beautiful music into this house....
Dear mom who's pregnant again and tired, I know you feel like you are supposed to be excited. I know you feel like you are supposed to be overjoyed. But maybe this time, you are feeling a little (or a lot) overwhelmed. Maybe this time, you are wondering how you are...
Disclosure: I was given 5 (yes 5!!) copies to give away to you! I love when I get to give away fun things to you guys. Happy weekend! SYNOPSIS: Barbie stars as Kara™, a modern-day princess with an everyday life. One day, after being kissed by a magical butterfly,...
We recently received a box from the Disney Parks Team just in time to show our #DisneySide at Riley’s 4th birthday party! We were honored that they sent a box full of items for him to have a Disney Cars party! My dear friend Nancy snapped pictures of Riley for me...
This week has been all about Riley - but I think that's probably the way 4 year old birthdays should be, huh?! Look at how he just stares at the candles. So, so sweet. Every year, we put streamers on the bedroom door of the birthday kiddo. It's my thing. It's not a...
My sweet friend, Rebekah, over at A bit of sunshine, does the most wonderful series called Friday Piedays. When I saw her post about Derby Pie, it immediately took me back to my nanny's house in Mansfield, Texas. I can remember eating Derby Pie and loving every bite....