I've been saying for months that as soon as our new baby arrives, things around our house should finally feel manageable again. Ridiculous, I know, but I've been pregnant for 2 years. Like an elephant. Pregnancy, loss, pregnancy, loss, pregnancy, so sick, loss, moved to a new house, pregnant, so sick, moved to a different … Continue reading Around the Corner
New Every Morning
My kids are asleep in their beds, which is good news for them because I am not fit to be with others right now. The last two hours were not ones I am proud of and as I hang my head in my hands, all I can think of is, "His mercies are new every … Continue reading New Every Morning
Star Wars Party {6th Birthday}
I love honoring milestones and making time to weave the golden threads of celebration into life, so here's another fun idea to add to my party planning series. For most of us born in the mid-70's, throwing our kids a Star Wars birthday party is almost as exciting as being at our own 30 years ago. My husband was (and still is) a big fan, … Continue reading Star Wars Party {6th Birthday}
Glimpses of Light
I was talking with a friend recently about this season of parenting small kids. She said that her husband refers to it as "The Dark Ages." And yes, he loves his life and his wife and his babies, but I know what he means. These are some dark times. The Dark Ages lacked intellectual enlightenment (I … Continue reading Glimpses of Light
Our California Flower
I grew up in Oregon, my husband Brian grew up in Florida and it wasn't until our mid-20's that we found each other in California. We met, fell in love, married and started our family here. And while we curse the housing market and the heat waves with no air conditioning, we love it here. … Continue reading Our California Flower
The Uneven Road
We're on the road again. The hopeful, worry-filled, nauseous, miracle laden road to having a baby. Having babies used to seem so straight forward. You plan out your ideal season to be pregnant, aim for birthdates that are convenient, open the borders and then get busy. Maybe you chart some stuff and worry a little, … Continue reading The Uneven Road
Baby Day
I never realized how signifiant names were until I started having kids of my own. "You mean we have to pick the name he'll be called forever?" "We have to decide now on what word will come out of our mouths a hundred times a day?" We wanted unique, but not weird. Meaningful, but how? Based … Continue reading Baby Day
I Still Love Mother’s Day
I still love Mother's Day. Even though it's always on a Sunday and I'm married to a pastor. He has to work all day but he finds ways to make it up to me. Like getting up early to make lemon poppy seed scones from scratch. I still love Mother's Day. Even though my … Continue reading I Still Love Mother’s Day
Be Part of Something Good
I love stories about people who are really making a difference. We all want to be reminded that humans can and still do incredible things. We want to know that for every tragic or evil thing we hear of, good and right are fighting back. It's energizing to see people making radical moves and thinking up innovative … Continue reading Be Part of Something Good
After Dinner Walk
One of my favorite past times is the After Dinner Walk. 10 minutes, 20 minutes, an hour- whatever we can pull off. Nothing beats getting out the door to roam around the neighborhood on foot. So much good in there. Being present, working off some of that meal, the beauty of the outdoors, space to … Continue reading After Dinner Walk
