We have a new driver in the house!! Whit and I spent Saturday morning at the DDS securing his learner’s permit. How is this even possible?! So far, I can tell you he drives with same zest in which he rides. oof. Once we got about three miles away from home we pulled over in… Read More
I can hardly believe I’m typing these words but my “baby” is 15! He celebrated with our traditional pancake breakfast this morning… …with friends last week… …And, we had a divine family dinner out at Little Sparrow tonight! Every single day for the last fifteen years this child has brought immeasurable joy and love to… Read More
He’s eighteen, so now what?! Will you be able to help him in an emergency? Will you have access to his medical care in the event of an accident? These are all such important things to consider because while our kids will always be our kids, in the eyes of the law they are now… Read More
Updated March 2025 HERE The boys may be growing up at warp speed, but that doesn’t mean we don’t find time for our game nights! At least one night a week we eat quickly, clear off the dinner table and pull out a game. It’s one of my favorite ways to spend time together! Cards… Read More
I can so vividly remember holding John in my arms for the first time that it seems as if it could have been mere minutes ago. In those early days it feels as if you’ll live a lifetime prior to that newborn becoming an adult. Well, in what seems like the blink of an eye,… Read More
I’m just popping in to wish each and every one of you a very Happy Thanksgiving. I am still so thankful that you choose to come here to my little slice of the internet year after year. We started the day with a yummy breakfast casserole and watching the parade. I had hoped to participate… Read More
Today marks sixteen years since the Thanksgiving morning when I delivered my stillborn son, Matthew. He was the tiniest baby I’d ever seen, and also the most perfect. I treasure the few hours I had to hold him, and used every second of that time to memorize his face, hold his little hand in mine,… Read More