From the 4th of July… We do have to use a little extra care with him. All of my other babies have plopped on to their bottom when they tired of standing. This little guy goes right on to his knees. Ouch.
Month: July 2013
one thousand gifts
21. aroma of fresh laundry hanging in my room 22. new car smell 23. starting a new book 24. hand print pillowcases made by my children each Mother’s Day 25. Emma’s “good morning” each day when she comes into my room 26. Courtney’s hot cocoa 27. Jackson giggles 28. Paul’s hand reaching out for mine 29. laugh lines I see…
one thousand gifts
1. the letter that arrives at perfect time from a dear friend 2. blonde curls that brush across my cheek when a precious 4 year old kisses me goodnight 3. good results from a recent medical test (also arriving in the mail today– please pray as a week from tomorrow I have a couple more) 4. baby sounds from the…
A Door Closed….
A door closed…. That’s what Courtney entitled the post on her blog. Many of you know, she’s been in a courtship with a young man in recent months. Some weeks back, Paul started having some rather serious concerns. He was up many nights praying and thinking through things. At the same time, Courtney had been having some reservations of her…
Turning 4 Years
It’s birthday season (well, one of a few in our home now). After celebrating Darby and Matthew’s birthday, now it’s Meredith’s turn. She is like a little pixie in my home. I have a hard time seeing her as 4 years already, but it’s true. We baked her a cake and opened presents. She got a new stroller and a…
Two Months
Just breathe. Try and make it through this day. That is my only goal. Two months today. I woke up in tears this morning. I closed my eyes to try and relive those moments during the last weeks. I’ve tried to replay conversations I had with her. In some ways, it seems like just yesterday and in others, it…
Community Fellowship Reminder- July 9th
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He’s Home!
After a VERY busy week, we picked Jacob up at Ft. McClellan yesterday. He’s decided without a doubt he will not be going into the military, but he is loving his time in Civil Air Patrol. He did decide he really likes search and rescue and would like to volunteer for our local fire department when he turns 18 later…
Paper Planes
Per Benjamin’s request, we embark on a new adventure- the family paper airplane race. This is not your average competition, but has actually been in the works for months. Each participant was responsible for his/her own design… some took their paper airplane making a little more serious than others. Some may have brought duct tape… And we had a spectators! …
Pool Parties
Friday night and a family party….
Gardenias and Sunday
The gardenias have been blooming. I took a couple to my grandmother this week. She asked me to hold them close so she might smell them easier. Her eyes closed and a smile crept across her face. There is a pleasure that only a freshly chosen gardenia can bring…my, my I do *love* this time of year. Courtney took these…