Earlier this month, sweet baby J and her choir at church went on a singing field trip! We traveled to two churches in downtown Phoenix and the diocese. We are so blessed to have a director that finds amazing opportunities for them! As we entered the Basilica downtown,...
Kids
The 2012 Holiday Adventure | Fred
OK, so the next thing I just have to tell you about the holidays is Fred. (You don't mind going over the pictures with me slowly do you? Ok, thanks!) Fred is my future sister-in-law's father's new puppy. He brought Fred over to play with Nate and Julia. They were in...
Piano, Violins and love
This, I love. They are not always patient with each other. But when they play, Julia patiently waits for Nate to find the notes. She picks out songs that he will like.
Blue Lily | Awesome Photographers | 2.0
So, what do photographers do when they need their Christmas picture taken? They hope and pray that Wendy + Tyler are coming through their town! They also did our pictures last year -and they are just amazing. They are so kind and sweet. They have a way of making you...
Elf on the Shelf | Sometimes Mom Can’t find Him
Sometimes, the new elf that mom found at the vintage market has to make an appearance and explain why on earth he hasn't shown up yet.
Awake | The Run Away Week
We got back from Texas late Sunday. After I travel and see my family, I always have a hard time getting back into the swing of things. Do you? On Monday, the kids helped me pull out all of the Christmas boxes from under the stairs. In my brilliance, we kept going. We...
Insta-Friday…
This weeks pictures brought to you by: 142 fourth graders. 4 hours. The Nature Conservatory. And the letter "T" for Tuesday. *********************************************************************************** Insta-Friday photos are taken on the Instagram iPhone app...
All Hallows’ Eve
I grew up not participating in Halloween. I grew up with the lights off. We spent the evening in my parents bedroom - where we were allowed to watch TV and eat pizza and all the candy we wanted. Those nights were wonderful and perfect. I can remember the velvet...
Awake | Eyes Wide Open
I love the moments that slow me down. I was caught up in checking my email and looking at facebook and something caught my eye. This swing is out the window that is to the right of my shoulder when I am on my computer. I snuck out of the front door hoping to leave him...
Back to School Supplies
Ok, so remember my last day of school routine? We unpack our backpack and hide away all our school supplies for next year. I can't believe it, but it is that time of year already. We start school on August 8th. So, this weekend, it was time to print out this year's...