Category Archives: life
this kid
This kid… …who I wanted to freeze just before he lost his first tooth, now has two missing teeth and is, I just realized, only a few months away from turning seven (yes, 7!) years old …who doesn’t like peanut … Continue reading
The BEHR Paint Store
“Hello, this is BEHR paint, stain and finish company, how can I help you?” That was me, Natalie, answering the unusable toy phone that Cale and I use for our pretend “BEHR” paint, stain, and finish store. This is how … Continue reading
seasons
With the change of seasons upon us once again, I am reminded of certain seasons of my life and of certain people and places whose paths have crossed with mine for only a season. The length of a season may have … Continue reading
light
This morning, perfect timing, a reminder of how I want to live, both chasing and shining the Light. If you are filled with light, with no dark corners, then your whole life will be radiant, as though a floodlight were … Continue reading
sadie’s 1st birthday
Sadie had a birthday yesterday, July 12. (We actually got her in August, so that anniversary is coming up soon. Stay tuned for baby Sadie pics.)This was a highly anticipated day for the kids, Natalie especially. She had dictated long … Continue reading
new baby
Almost a week ago, my brother and sister-in-law welcomed their first child into the world. The kids and I went to visit them over the weekend. Could anything be more perfect than a new baby? It’s … Continue reading
snow people
It took some nagging to get the kids outside, but some snowmen people were begging to be built. This morning I sent online letters to our 2 youngest Compassion kids (Gael in Bolivia & Sandrah in Uganda, who both share … Continue reading
going on a “sweet” adventure
This morning the kids, dog, and I started out on our usual trek to the bus stop. More often than not, it’s an absolute circus between competing children, with the smaller unable to keep up (especially in boots and snowpants), … Continue reading
a breakfast lesson
Pretty much every Saturday for as long as I can remember I have made pancakes (or occasionally waffles) for breakfast. Natalie loves them and basically could eat them every day. Usually there are enough pancakes left over to last a … Continue reading