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Today marks seven years with my best friend. It was a crazy, whirlwind dating experience, fast engagement, magical wedding. I wouldn’t have it any other way. Seven years, four kids (first in heaven, one in belly), two cats, one dog, nine moves, two states, three towns, countless kisses, and many adventures later we are still so in love, and he’s… Read More
It has been a quiet couple of weeks on the blog front. Rainy outside is making for cozy, lazy (ok not so lazy) days. This article (note: it’s pretty graphic/gritty—not for the faint of heart) has my soul hurting and my head thinking. What are we doing/teaching girls these days? We as adults—why are we ok with this? What are… Read More
I still remember the first time I heard Steven Curtis Chapman. My dad had a business conference and my mom tagged along. After the long weekend, the returned and mom had to tell me about this great new guy that they heard sing at the conference—Steven Curtis Chapman. And they were given a complimentary copy of his new album (The… Read More
reading: John Green’s Looking for Alaska, Krista McGee’s Anomaly, and Cornelia Funke’s Inkheart. I’m also reading some great stuff by a couple of different friends. Be very jealous. thinking about: Everything that needs to happen before our trip to Tulsa (of course this post is one of the many things I’m needing to get done before hand—and if you couldn’t… Read More
There isn’t anything new about this, but . . . it’s Monday. And sometimes Mondays are just Mondays. And we need a good reminder to just stay positive.
Oh, Drew, how are you already two?! You are such a fantastic little boy. So much life (and orneriness!) You love hippos, trains, cars, planes, super heroes, and just about anything your big sister likes. You love babies—and for this I’m grateful because you won’t be the only baby anymore in five months. And you’re going to be a great… Read More
So I’m taking a cue from Elise and I’m writing out my August to dos. I’m keeping it simple. 3. That’s it. Believe me, I have many many more, but keeping it at 3 seems to be more . . . doable. 1. Finish editing book. 2. Try Paleo. 3. Start Elsie’s quilt. I need to finish editing my book…. Read More