My sweet Riley. I just can't imagine life without you. You are so full of energy and silliness! You love your brother and sisters with your entire being. It is a beautiful thing to watch. I think Mary Alice's guardian angel whispers "thank you" in your ear every...
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Be the adult…
A few weeks ago, I was sitting at MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) and the speaker caught my attention. She said, "Be the adult you want your children to be." I have thought about those words every day since that talk. When I watch one of my children behave in a way I...
Pueri Cantores, St. Bernard of Clairvaux – Rome | Julia’s Story
I asked Julia to write her story of their trip to Rome. I can remember my dad asking me to do this after we went on trips. I'm so glad he did, because now I look back and read of our travels, written before my memories faded, and can instantly remember the feelings of...
Valentines Eve Dinner | Just Pictures
Ten on Ten :: February 2016
Linking up with Rebekah at her wonderful Ten on Ten series:
Ten Months – Mary Alice
I see you…
Yesterday, Mary Alice started waving. It is pretty adorable. She cracks herself up waving at everyone until they wave back. A few weeks ago, she would just raise her hand. It was like she was saying 'I See You'. It wasn't quite a wave, just a sweet acknowledgement...
Nine Months – Mary Alice
Oh Mary Alice, you are a treasure. When I share your story with people, they are so happy. I cannot tell you how many times I have told your story and people respond with tears or by saying "God is good. All the time." When I think about God's hand in Riley's...
Mary Alice and Mary Elizabeth
Everyone should have a Mary. I do wish everyone had a mother as loving and selfless as I do. When Brian and the bigs were in Rome, mom stayed with me to help with Mary Alice and Riley. She could have gone on the trip with my dad and brother, but she stayed. She helped...
Soccer Goals…
Yesterday morning, I wrote this on Instagram: "If you know me well, you know assembly is not in my vocabulary. I rush ahead, don't read all the instructions, and usually loose one part. But this very excited four year old is not gonna wait for dad to get home. ? one...