thankfully, this little sweet thing’s mama knows much more about accessorizing than i do
silly daddy
so.proud.
mama love
precious cargo
adorable family
wordless wednesday (sweet baby girl edition)
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thanksgiving
It came time to go around the table and say what we were most thankful for … and I blanked. I couldn’t talk and I passed. I’ll make one small excuse and note that my grandma went off on a bit of a tangent about working nights (her family will be happy to know that her first comment was that she was thankful her children were all alive). Continue reading
looking for joy
On the advice of a fellow blogger, I’m going to write down a list of ten things I’m grateful for … because today, I need to. This certainly isn’t exhaustive and I jotted them down quickly as a reminder that there really is so, so much.
Hearing my boy’s sweet voice.
Soul Revival dark roast coffee courtesy of WSCJ
Agreeing, within seconds, on the place we’re going to put our Christmas tree this year. This seriously made my week last week.
Pictures with two great families in one weekend.
Dinner parties with friends and a new game, Apples to Apples.
Trying new foods with Connor … and him actually liking them.
A Celiac diagnosis at age six vs. age fiteen.
A good workout.
This beautiful weather.
Listening to someone like Lee Strobel, a former atheist and author, share his amazing journey to Christianity at a local church.
wordless wednesday
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november, 2010
“The real man smiles in trouble, gathers strength from distress, and grows brave by reflection.” – Thomas Paine
a day at the beach
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We had a beautiful day here Sunday. I was so thankful for what would most likely be the last glimpse of that warm touch of the summer sun that I made an excuse to head out to the big lake. I had also heard there would be wind … which means waves … which means photo opps. Woot! So, let me put this all together for you: Sunday, warmth, sun, lake, wind, waves, and last but certainly not least, family. That equals out to be about the best day ever (performed a la SpongeBob). Continue reading
(belated) wordless wednesday
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i’m here to save you, dorothy! (and your little dog, too)
first graders gettin’ crazy
it took a really long time to get this pic. i would say, “smile, connor!” and wait. he just sat there like i wasn’t making any sense.
p.s. I left my “real” camera at home on Halloween. To be honest, I’m glad I did as I was able to just truly enjoy a fun holiday with the kiddo.
good for the soul
I was looking forward to this past weekend for no other reason than that I had no plans. Aside from working on some recent sessions, I was committed only to church and luckily, to see a movie with CJ (Wreck It Ralph 3D … two thumbs up!).
As I should have guessed, the weekend didn’t really turn out that way. Thankfully. Continue reading
becoming aware
Not long ago, I wrote about one of many causes of importance observed in the month of October.You might also know that October is the month in which Breast Cancer Awareness is observed as well as Down Syndrome Awareness. I became (more) aware of another cause of importance this month. I mean, I’ve been aware of it for quite some time but it didn’t become something that was deeply personal to me until now.
little mr. studious (yes, i’m bragging)
I was, admittedly, nervous when this school year began. I’m not sure why the transition to first grade seemed like a trip to the moon from kindergarten … but it did. Not only were the kids no longer protected in a separate wing; they had their own mailboxes for crying.out.loud. Continue reading
wordless wednesday
I wish I didn’t know now what I didn’t know then.
– Bob Seger, “Against the Wind”
I posted this to Facebook as well, but then I realized I wanted to have it forever and ever. Seeing my baby boy … playing in the leaves … forgetting (at least momentarily) the other stuff … pure joy.
I didn’t lay there for long, though, to be clear. The leaves were wet. Eww!
a brand new ending 