It’s interesting, this thing called life. Walking day by day in the grace of God brings an even more vibrant perspective. We have those days or weeks (or months, if we’re lucky) of blessing and plenty and overflow. Everything seems almost perfect. We get along with our spouses. Money isn’t an issue. Friends are abundant. Trials seem […]
The One with the Super Fast Sleds
Last minute plans are sometimes the best kind! After an absolutely lovely Saturday of book reading (The Help), birthday girl visiting (one of my beautiful Sr. Teen girls), and biology studying (with another one of my girls), I joined Sheryl & the kids for a date to Friendly’s. We were all in the mood for […]
The One with Dream Supporters
You know what’s amazing? Having a friend who believes in you. I mean really believes in you. It all starts with a random brainstorm a few moments before the head hits the pillow. The kind of thoughts that keep you thinking, writing notes down in the dark, hoping the letters are actually forming words on […]
The One with {Memorable} 2011
I know we’re well past the craze of New Year’s posts and lists about best blah-blah-blahs of two thousand eleven, but I’m still mediating on these unforgettable moments of the former 12 months. I’m giving myself permission. I hope you don’t mind. ;) And now, in no particular order (no seriously, these are not in any […]
The One with the {P Family} Photo Shoot
Just a week before Christmas we met up with one of the nicest families in our quaint little downtown for a photo shoot. It was bitter cold, so none of us lasted long, but the time we did have was worth it. With the beautiful courthouse in the background and the sunlight streaming in, Kevin […]
The One with One Gift Idea
Just a week before Christmas I came up with (what I think to be) a brilliant gift idea. Homemade. Personalized. Keepsake. Creative. Unique. All the marks of a great gift. I set to work on my GIMP editing software and came up with four 8×10 inch prints for four of my favorite kids. I choose fonts […]
The One with the Agelessness of Relationships
I love that God has given me the gift of being relational. A few years back, I took Mark Gungor’s Flag Page inventory that assesses an individual’s strengths and weaknesses, what makes them tick and what ticks them off. At the end of the survey, the system spits out a literal multi-colored flag depicting your […]
The One with the First Crochet Project
When Kevin’s family visited us in October, Mom helped me correct my crochet styles and helped give me confidence to read a pattern. I have been “crocheting” for years, since freshman year of college when every girl on my floor was yarning it up during movies and slow Saturdays. But I never made anything other […]
The One with the Epic Trip to My Parents’
This year was one of the most relaxed Thanksgivings of all time. At least the Thanksgiving day was relaxing. We started our holiday at 7am Wednesday morning. With the car loaded with pies and bags of who knows what, we hit the road. I drove the first 4 hours while Kevin read his library book on […]
The One with Engagement Photos
The start of our Thanksgiving break included our very first solo photography gig (my first gig ever was Elise’s wedding, remember?). Our good friends, Josh & Amanda, called us a few weeks ago with a request to take their engagement pictures. We were totally honored (not to mention super thrilled) to oblige. The honest truth is we are […]