Family Life
Fertility and my Love-Hate Relationship with It
A little more than 16 years ago, I sat on the couch with my new baby in my arms and tears in my eyes. “Scott, I can’t have any more babies. It’s too hard.” Back in 2004, I was the mom of two and I had hit my wall. We had just started practicing a…
Read MoreCupcake Baking Party, in Pandemic Style
When you have a teenager, turning 15, during a global pandemic you get creative. My girl loves to bake, but our dreams of having all the girls over to bake and decorate cupcakes (and do other crafts) in our kitchen just didn’t seem safe or smart, all things considered. So, we moved it outside. Anna-Laura…
Read MoreKnow a Graduate? 60+ Gift Ideas!
The older our kids get, the bigger the pile of graduation announcements that fill our mailbox. It’s just as much fun as receiving Christmas cards! For many of these kids, we’ve known them since birth or the early years, while some are new friends to the family. Either way, I love celebrating college and high…
Read MoreRock on! Anna-Laura is 15!
Quarantine has been a big birthday stretch for us – three in two months! We’re postponing the party until next weekend because we wanted it to double as a “praise the Lord school is over” shindig, too. And, we should be in Phase II here in Texas, which means a bit more social interaction. Y’all…
Read MoreSix, How Sweet it is
Scott looked at me yesterday and said, “Is she really six?” As I put Gianna to bed last night, I glanced up at the framed photos in her room. They’re some of my favorites. As she snuggled in tight, she laid her head on my chest and said, “Let’s pray, mama. I’m tired.” And I…
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