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1,2,3…

I haven’t been nearly as diligent with the girls as I was with Mase about doing preschool activities at home. It happens here and here but nothing really consistent. Still, somehow they know their letters and numbers. Jake and the Neverland Pirates and Little Einstines probably could take more credit than me but whatever. One […]

I do. And I don’t.

photo credit This idea has been rolling around the blogsphere. A list of DO’s and DON’Ts of our family. It’s so easy to compare ourselves to other friends, mama’s, wives, families. It’s also easy to focus on things I DON’T do. But like my friend Julie said there are a lot of things I do […]

5 on Friday.

Haven’t done this for awhile…thinking about bringing it back. Thoughts? 1. Tonight we had a much needed night in as a family. My non attractive, all grey, super comfy outfit came on about 5pm and I was a happy girl. Gotta love nights in. 2. Tomorrow night I’m surprising the fam with homemade banana pudding. […]

Take it all.

Photo credit He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out generously. Titus 3:5b I love this. He didn’t just give us a little but he poured out generously for us. He loves us that much. You are covered today my friend. Generously. When you lose […]

Ten years Chicago style.

And we are home…. After an amazing and wonderful weekend away celebrating 10 years of marriage we are home! I am overwhelmed with thankfulness. Thankful that we are even in a position to be celebrating 10 years of marriage. I realize that in itself is a gift. Yeah us! Marriage is hard, am I right? […]

Fill us.

We were created by God to be inhabited by His Spirit. We were not created to be empty. The vacuum in every human life does not yearn to be fixed. It yearns to be filled. -Beth Moore I pray, Lord, that you would grant us, according to the riches of Your glory, to be strengthened […]

have you ever…

have you ever… felt overwhelmed by life? felt amazed how fast the weekends go and then it’s actually Monday again? experienced how fast the weeks go, that you just aren’t quite ready for a new one start? just wanted to forget the to do list, the cleaning list, the long list of emails and phone […]

every morning.

Each and every morning I sit down at my desk and look at my computer. Right beneath the screen are these words on a little card. I got this from a bible study I did a couple years ago. Each little gem represents one of the kids. I read these words every morning with hope […]

Happy Birthday Mason.

Our 6 year old. You are smart, sometimes beyond your 6 year old mind. You are independent, passionate, strong willed, desire fairness in all things. You are funny, have the best laugh, you light up a room, draw people in. You are friendly and kind to others. You are a leader, encourager and learner. You […]