Sebastian was one month old when Mary Alice turned two. I wanted to make her birthday special, but I wasn't sure how or what to do. Mom was staying with us to help and she made the most glorious 2nd birthday party you've ever seen. Mom noticed that Mary Alice is in...
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Mary Alice’s 2nd Birthday
My dearest Mary Alice, you are sunshine. You are joy and excitement and feisty and fun! You are a climber. You are a tumbler. You've started talking and it is just precious. You love to put on a show and sing for everyone. You are such a perfect fit in the family. You...
Creating a place to Gather in your home
Disclosure: This conversation is sponsored by Adagio Tea. It is my honor to share news with you from a company that I enjoy and support! Brian is so gracious with me. A few years ago, we were moving furniture and changing around how our rooms were arranged. I told him...
The Importance of Date Night
Disclosure: This conversation is sponsored by Date Night In, a new subscription box service. It is my honor to share news with you from a company that I enjoy and support! #datenightinbox The past few years I've been a part of a mother's group called MOPS (Mothers of...
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, but was...
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 that...
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. According to doctors,...
Easter Resurrection Rolls
Make these Easter Resurrection Rolls part of your family tradition. I just love traditions that help your children understand bigger concepts in the church. Here we are at Holy Week. One of the most beautiful weeks in the church. How do you explain that the tomb, with...