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Family Life

A few random pictures from yesterday…so many things are changing in our world. – Time never stops. I know the children are growing. I know I only have one chance to live each day. I’m thankful for them all…. If you see Paul, please tell him you notice he’s growing some facial hair. He’s giving it his all! It’s…

Perks…

Well, we’re looking for the bright side of life right now. Emma, found it in the gift basket my mama’s work had delivered last week:

Emma Time

Emma will tell you Friday is her *very favorite* day! All the littles nap, and all the older children head to the local library for their weekly art class. It’s just Emma and I. I try to think of something to fill this time each week. We generally have a snack. Sometimes, we read a book or work a craft…

Emma, Again

I blog about Emma a lot lately, don’t I? It’s because she finds the grandest of adventures. These were all pictures taken last Wednesday when she was off visiting with a friend… I’m not sure any of these clothes will ever come clean again, but they certainly had a great time!! 😀 Remind me again…isn’t this supposed to be winter?

And She’s Finished

Amazing, isn’t it, how different children can be? Two summers ago, Paul was traveling for nearly two months (and Josh was gone too). Benjamin, decided he wanted to finish his phonics book- start to finish, to surprise his papa when he arrived back home. He worked hard that summer, sometimes doing four or five lessons a day! He did finish…

Still Alive

Well, so much for that idea! My day took a quick turn after I posted my first blog. Big surprise. I managed a shower and to have my teeth brushed! I even brushed through my hair…aren’t you proud? We drank cocoa and giggled through the morning. In an effort to have a head start on our Sunday fellowship at church,…

Mommy Skills….

Emma is learning. She doesn’t know it just yet, but these years are forming her heart and her mind for the years to come. The Lord willing, one day, Emma will have real babies of her very own. For now, she practices bathing her baby, just like she’s seen her mama bathe her own babies so many times before. Sweet…

New Sparkle Shoes- Thrifted Finds

Many of you know Emma has had a long-time love for those Wizard of Oz red sparkle shoes. We found her a pair a couple of years ago. Of course, she’s grown and they have not. She wore them proudly, pretty much everywhere we went for that period of time. She’s missed them. I’ve looked for a replacement and finally…

Jon, Emma, and the Culture of Littles

Jonathan got sick at church last Sunday. I mean, REALLY sick. I think it was a combination of he just got too hot, he had just consumed a large amount of water, and he was running around with all the other kiddos having fun. As it would happen, this event occurred at just the spot where everyone gathers for fellowship…

Emma, age six

I pray she is always full of joy, always lifting her face to the Lord and walking with Him…. Psalm 118:24 – “This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” (NIV)