Yes, yes, yes, God deemed the timing right for us to have baby #2! We had been trying for a good many months, content with our life and trusting Him with the future and right before John left for a…
moments only a mother would always want to remember
The way she is easily frustrated and happy putting her shoes on. The way she held a small finger up to her lips and tries at ‘Shhh,’ copying my earlier instruction as we looked for deer on a walk. The…
Fall Family Photos | 2021
Heart full of gratitude. Praise God for nights of joy captured.
celebrating Anna’s 2nd birthday
This birthday is going down in the books as the one that lasted 4 days. But why not? Her life is worth celebrating. I don’t think I realized what a gift we have in that some of our dearest friends…
Recent Reads: Spiritual Formation & the Whole-Brain Child
I. Love. Books. One author I have discovered and read much of in the last few years is Henri Nouwen. He was a Dutch Catholic priest, professor, writer and theologian. His interests were rooted primarily in psychology, pastoral ministry, spirituality,…
Joy Triggers | July 2021
A fun (hot) morning at the park with new friends A group text of best friends to have honest conversations with The That Sounds Fun tour interviews Fun new Beautycounter products Anna’s smile This recipe The Your Enneagram Coach account…
24 facts about Anna
We’re less than a month from having a 2 year old! I’m sure I’ll have more things to add by then, but I want to remember all the details, so here we go… We get the most comments about her…
An ear infection, silence, and dry brushing
I would not wish a sick baby on anyone. (And all the moms said, Amen.) Though John and I have joked more than once that it’s still not as bad a all 3 of us getting the stomach flu like…
the day our daughter arrived and all the things I said to God
We are 6 weeks into her newborn life so obviously these time stamps are ballparks. Also, my thoughts and prayers were a lot more repetitive, animated and desperate in the presence of the Lord (which is how He and I…
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