Bad Weather

Please be praying for our family and our neighbors as we face severe weather this evening.

It’s Been Said…

“Luxury need not have a price–comfort itself is a luxury.”                                              —-Geoffrey Beene

Updates and Changing Seasons

Another pregnancy has come and gone. I am in awe of God’s grace and mercy to me this last week. Little Owen’s birth was long, but very easy in comparison to some I’ve had. I’m left with a healthy, precious little one that I just can’t kiss enough. I’m in love and I haven’t even had him a week. He…

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It’s Been Said…

“Adornment is never anything but a reflection of the soul.”                                             —-Coco Chanel

Quick update

Courtney, breaking into Mama’s blog here for a minute. =] Little Owen Elias arrived safely at 6:18 pm, and weighed in at 9 pounds, 16 ounces. Here is a quick “first pic”: I’m sure there will be many more to follow. Y’all know how it is with me and cameras. 😀 Have a blessed evening! ~Courtney

Baby Day!!!

Today is the day!!! Please be in prayer for our family. With love, Tracy

These Men Learn Early

I’m not sure I understand, nor will I, the obsession men have with power tools. This is Jackson watching as some family friends came to remove the trees that had fallen around our chicken coop: He hasn’t even turned two yet!

It’s Been Said…

“Learn the craft of knowing how to open your heart and to turn on your creativity.  There’s a light inside of you.”                                                           —–Judith Jamison

Sunday Afternoon

Azaleas blooming in the yard. Little girls playing in bare feet in the front yard. Older children laughing in the kitchen. I’ve been walking, and swaying, and doing all the things that are done as you wait for a little one to arrive. My heart is full this afternoon. Life is full and amazing to me. I only want to…

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This Season

The past several weeks have been shadowed by illness for our family. It seems each time we are all well, we’re exposed to something else and everyone gets sick. This last one has rounded our family- some as many as three times! It’s been a long, cold winter. I’m thrilled to see spring here. Perhaps sunshine and warm weather will…

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