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...
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Blowing out the candles
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...
Riley’s 4th Birthday
We are so excited! I have been blessed to receive a few precious pictures from before we knew our little Riley. Riley turns four today! He has been living with us for almost two years. Riley, your Grandma and Grandpa Eschbach are here to help you celebrate. You...
Arizona Renaissance Festival
Last weekend, Julia sang on Saturday evening, which left us an entire Sunday open to wander. We decided to take the kids over to the Arizona Renaissance Festival. Brian had never seen the joust, so as soon as we entered, we headed to see the knights square off! I was...
The Fringe Hours and my Jessica story
Disclosure: I am an honored member of The Fringe Hours launch team and received a free copy of the book for review. Before I talk to you about the book, The Fringe Hours, I'd love to tell you my 'Jessica' story. Last year, I was at a conference, getting breakfast in a...
#DisneySide The Unboxing
We received a box from the Disney Parks Team just in time to show our #DisneySide at Riley's 4th birthday party! We are thrilled that they sent a box full of items for him to have a Disney Cars party! He was so excited. Riley has been asking for a watch for a few...
Somebody’s prayin…
There was a song that was very popular when I was in high school: Somebody's prayin, I can feel it Somebody's prayin' for me Mighty hands are guiding me To protect what I can't see Lord I believe, Lord I believe That somebody's prayin', for me. - Ricky Skaggs I can...
What’s in a name?
We've picked a name for baby girl! I've told you about my two prayer warriors a million times - my mother and my maternal grandmother. They are a treasure to me. They are both Marys. For seven generations before me, the oldest child has been a girl and she was always...
Under a bushel (hiding a miracle)
I've made an executive decision. I've decided that I've allowed my feelings to be a bushel - the bushel that I am hiding a miracle under. This pregnancy, I've been sadder and lonelier than I've been in a very long time. I've hidden from community. I've cried for no...
Give those worries away…
Some women feel amazing when they are pregnant. They glow and love every minute. I'm not one of those women. In the beginning, I'm sick. Then, I'm overwhelmed and sure that I won't be any good at adding another little one to the mix. Then, I feel guilty for not...