Emma, Again

Tracy / February 15, 2013

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?

Visiting My Grandmother

Tracy / February 14, 2013

My grandmother was moved to a new, much closer nursing home a week ago. This was a huge answer to prayer in many ways. My mom has enjoyed visiting almost every day and we got to take Jackson to meet his great-grandmother for the very first time! I think they both enjoyed the time. I helped her hold him for…

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February 13, 2013

Tracy / February 13, 2013

February 13, 2012 Following the advice of her gyn oncologist, we left for surgery.  We were laughing and sharing stories on the way to the hospital.  I missed a turn and we ended up over 30 minutes late for the appointment!  They weren’t terribly happy but it worked out well.  Mom was the first scheduled surgery.  Us being late meant…

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Laundry Detergent

Tracy / February 13, 2013

Y’all know I’m a GAIN girl, right? I love the fresh scent…it always smells fresh like spring, even in the dead of winter (though who can tell, this year?). The price is what I just can’t get past. It’s expensive laundering clothes for this family. I’m always on the lookout for a better deal. A while back, I found this…

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Little House Books

Tracy / February 11, 2013

These were just waiting for *us* when we made our last thrift store visit! This set is almost complete….as soon as I can find the missing volume, we’ll add it to Joshua’s hope chest collection. –Quite a blessing!

From My Bedroom

Tracy / February 10, 2013

I’ve needed to find peace. Just rest for my body and rest for my mind. I’ve prayed that the Lord would give me peace. This morning, I awoke before anyone else. This is the view from my bed. The Lord is so good! How beautiful are the skies that He alone can paint. It was peaceful, and beautiful, and a…

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And She’s Finished

Tracy / February 10, 2013

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…

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Jonathan

Tracy / February 10, 2013

How to keep a five year old busy for hours….

Cocoa with Paul…

Tracy / February 6, 2013

Yum. Just Yum. –Taken on January 29th– celebrating the 3rd anniversary of our first night in this home, and 25 years since he asked if I would be his girl.♥ I love him more today, than yesterday. He is my friend. He is my heart.

Darby and Zoe

Tracy / February 6, 2013

It’s fun to see Zoe and Darby together…. If you remember, Zoe was born just before Darby. They are growing up together.