This 8-month pregnant lady LOVES the Fall-like weather we've been having lately. So how did I choose to enjoy it today? By opening all the windows, forsaking housework, and taking the kids to a local farm for the day. Orchards, playground, farm animals, fresh-baked goodies. YES! The neighborhood squirrel's idea of enjoying the day? Breaking... Continue Reading →
Four Random Stories
#1 Tonight one of our awesome neighbors brought over this huge bin of produce from his equally awesome garden. The kids were so overwhelmed with excitement that they felt compelled to return a gift. And so they raced off to their favorite part of the house- the fruit baskets in the kitchen- and returned with... Continue Reading →
Ruined Plans
Middle Man has been the child who ruined my plans (I'm quoting a friend here who lovingly used that line at her son's high school graduation celebration). Middle Man disrupted my plan of a peaceful, quiet home birth by entering the world with a mighty roar. All the scented candles and yoga music in the... Continue Reading →
Memories…
Tonight I pulled out the bin of 0-3 month baby boy clothes. For the third time. Though we still have 4 months til his arrival, I just can't help myself. After a 3 year hiatus, these tiny clothes will once again wrap up a tiny soul entrusted to our family. As I sat folding each... Continue Reading →
Boy Oh Boy!
Well, today we took a family field trip to get an ultrasound of the baby. Yup, Micah, the 3 kids, a stroller, and my big ol' belly crammed into a dimly lit room to get a peek of baby #4. As soon as the technician found the baby, it looked as if he was staring... Continue Reading →
Two Laughs from Two Boys
Laugh #1 Though our drive to church is only 3 miles long, visually it looks like we're traversing the globe. The streets are filled with people from all over the world and there's no lack of interesting clothing, food, music and activities. Today we stopped to let an elderly Indian gentleman cross the street. He... Continue Reading →
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