Mom and dad came to visit last week. It was so good for my soul. They are the most generous people you have ever met. They are generous with their time and their love and their finances and their talents. They give with absolutely no questions asked and no...
Family
Riley and his scooter | Just Pictures
My Riley Kenton
My dearest Riley, You have now lived with us for over two years. In your life, you have now lived with us longer than anywhere else. I hope you feel like it is home. In the past year, we've walked a rocky path together. Grandma Wendy went to heaven. We met your first...
My Nathaniel Kenan
You have this love of history that is absolutely incredible. You remember tanks and planes and battles and dates. It is just like your father. You've always had this love of Ireland. Now that you have an Irish uncle, there is no stopping you. You listen to the music,...
My Julia Tirion
One week ago, I wrote the following on Facebook: Julia asked us to pray together as a family every night - not just at dinner, not just at bedtime. At first, I felt annoyed. I felt like she was implying that I needed to be holier. (She wasn't. She just truly wanted to...
Six Months – Mary Alice
Oh Sweet Mary Alice, your smile really does light up a room. You are just like your namesake. You are full of laughter and smiles for everyone. You haven't been sleeping well, but we are working on it. Last night we tried a sleep sack for the first time and it seemed...
Love, Loss, and Awareness
The day comes each year, October 15th. It is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day. Olivia, Isaiah, Matthew, Violet, Samuel, Alice, and Susan wait for us in heaven. The further I get from the dates of the miscarriage, the less qualified I feel to speak of these...
Riley and Mary and Mary and Riley
This beautiful girl has completely changed the dynamic of our family in the very best way. Riley is now a big brother. Julia now has a sister to share laughs with. Nate and Riley get to be a team. I have the honor of watching Brian with a baby again. He is absolutely...
My traveling buddy
The past few days, I was in San Diego for HP Print & Pamper. This year, I have had the privilege to work with HP to create unique content using their products. It has been absolutely amazing. Sometimes, I feel a little shy about when this blog brings...
Just Ten Minutes | The Blood Moon
Brian called me from upstairs while he was putting Riley to bed. It always makes me laugh when he does this - as if we have this high tech walkie talkie thing going on. He told me to run outside, that the moon was happening. Julia, Nate, Mary Alice, and I ran...