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...
Family
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...
Fagioli Soup
A warm bowl of this Fagioli Soup is sure to be your next family favorite. When mom is here it is always a treat. My friends at MOPS and at the kids school have been sending dinner over. It is the best gift to not have to shop, worry, or prepare dinner most nights...
No More Crib
She is keeping me on my toes. Miss Mary Alice decided the week Sebastian  came home would be the perfect week to learn how to launch herself out of the crib. She scared mom and I half to death, but she is totally fine. She had a little bruise on her cheek for a few...
First Evening Walk with Sebastian {Just Pictures}
Singing in the kitchen
It's one of those things I'm gonna miss. Julia and Nate sing in the kitchen every night after dinner. They sing Avett brothers, Fleet Foxes, hymns, numbers from musicals... anything that they are in love with at the moment. It's loud and silly, beautiful and...
Sebastian Carl Louis – Your birth story
My dearest Sebastian, You are now four days old. Once again, I'm met with thankfulness for a place to write down what is in my heart. I'm glad that in the hazy fog of sleeplessness, I can write things down before I forget. Last Thursday, I told your daddy that I just...
RILEY’S 6TH BIRTHDAY
Every year, we have Riley's birthday party at the same place. He loves it. I love it. It makes it easy. This year, it was pouring rain. In the desert. In February. What?! The morning of the party, we quickly emailed everyone and let them know that we'd be having the...
DIY Shirts and Backyard Concerts
Disclosure: I received the vinyl from Expressions Vinyl to facilitate my review. It is my honor to share news with you from a company that I enjoy and support! This post also includes an affiliate link to Cricut. A few weeks ago, Expressions Vinyl sent over...