Hank and I finally scheduled a time to go visit Santa one afternoon. John David agreed to go as long as he did not have to take a picture. We accepted his conditions mainly because he is fun to be with and because we'd like our visits to remain a family affair:). The visit did not go as John Read More >>
Janie
~Janie’s First Piano Recital~
My sweet Janie had her first piano recital on Sunday. She was too precious:) She was not nervous at all and totally pumped with being the center of attention ha! I have known her teacher Paula since we were in our early twenties...she is a jewel! Sweet Janie was Read More >>
~I’m So Bored~
Madeline has taken up some iphone photography with Arthur being her subject:). She sent this picture to me today and it meant more to me than she understands ha! This was me all last week after elbow surgery...yes my second one. Thankfully this one was not as bad as my first one. At Read More >>
~Life Lately~
We've been up to the usual crazy getting ready for Christmas. I did it again this year...got all my shopping, wrapping and shipping done before Thanksgiving. I've learned over the previous years that I began to dread Christmas and was relieved when it was over, makes me sad that I did that for so Read More >>
~Oh My…Cuteness Overload!~
Look what was in my timehop feed today!! The sweetness overload and excitement for their new bunnies is precious! Back in the day I could dress them the same...even their bandaids capture the beauty of childhood. Oh how we love these girls! Read More >>
~The Last Book Character Parade of my Mom Career~
Last week I took Madeline and Janie out to dinner while Hank and John David had other things going on. As the girls clamored for my undivided attention, Janie reminded me that her book character parade was coming up the next week. We began to talk about which character she would like to be from one Read More >>
~Pre Halloween Fun~
The girls have been all about having some pre Halloween fun. John David is not into it now...boo! They do grow up...I should be used to that by now! This post will prove as an example of why I rationalized buying a new phone for better pictures;) yeah super blurry pic but it was the Read More >>
Sin-The Struggle is Real
I don't know about you, but I can get somewhat proud of myself when life is clipping along and I feel "not so sinful". Circumstances have not pushed my buttons to bring my true nature out in the open and I can become overconfident in myself instead of God. Each and every time I have a come Read More >>
~ Janie’s First Triathalon Relay ~
Janie competed in her first triathalon on Sunday. She was the swimmer of the relay while her teammate Connor biked and ran....they each believed the other had the hardest part ha! I'm hoping Janie may build some confidence over the next year to bike and run while Connor becomes more confident Read More >>
~Random Summer Pics~
John David rarely lets me take pictures of him anymore but let me take a few when I was playing with my portrait mode:) He is way too grown up now! the girls follow John David and his friends EVERYWHERE.... A day in the life at our house...Janie still in her pj's ha! and again Janie Read More >>