FOUR…

admin | June 28, 2008

…the number of children’s voices trying to talk to me while I am racing to make dinner
…the number of children to get ready as we hurry out the door to church in the mornings
…the number of sleeping angels in bed in our home each night
…the number of legs on each of our dogs that need [...]

Card Games

admin | June 19, 2008

Recently, Abby and CJ spent the night with Mimi and Grampy while Nana was visiting.  Nana and Mimi taught them how to play cards.  Old Maid, Go Fish, War, Slap Jack…My children LOVE card games!  They have spent HOURS today playing quietly together, and have even taught their little sister how to play.  Can I [...]

What’s in a Name?

admin | June 19, 2008

We have been asked more than once where Matthew’s name came from, so I thought that maybe a quick post about his name would answer some questions.

From the beginning, the middle name of the baby was going to be Matthew.  This is Brenden’s middle name, and each of our children are named after someone that [...]

Nana’s Visit

admin | June 18, 2008

I have been so blessed in my life to have my Nana.  As a child, Nana and Grampee lived just a couple of miles from my home and many evenings and weekends were spent at their house.  Many of my best memories are of my times with her.  Shopping…she was by far the most stylish [...]

Showers of Blessings

admin | June 13, 2008

Last night we had a friend come and take some pictures of Matthew for his birth announcement.  We were being so creative with the shots – and took off his diaper for some naked pictures.    Matthew took advantage of the freedom to give Daddy a golden shower.

Kindergarten Graduation

admin | June 12, 2008

Ms Lee and Ms O’Brien,
What a year we have had in Kindergarten this year. You have taken children who were little more than big babies and turned them into first graders. I know that many days were frustrating, many were fun. I also know that when you look back over the last [...]

Matthew’s First Bath

admin | June 6, 2008

Earlier this week, Matthew got to take his first bath. We weren’t sure that he was going to like it – he HATES being undressed! But as soon as he got into that warm water, he relaxed, snuggled in and loved it. It was even better with the bath Lovey from Aunt [...]

All Grown Up

admin | June 1, 2008

Emmarie aspires to be “big – like Abby, CJ and Daddy.”  Every night before bed she prays that God will make her big so that she can go to school soon.  And as much as she wants to grow up, Mommy wants to keep her little.  This week, all that changed, however.  With the bringing [...]