family

Ella & Ramona at the Cabin

on my mind…

Thoughts, ideas, interests & desires that are consuming me lately… ~grandma ruth’s raisin spice muffins ~a blanket for alaska ~katniss ~cloth napkins ~bread baking :: have a recipe you care to share? ~naptime ~old family homes ~filling the deepfreeze :: winter will be here before we know it! I hope. ~le creuset dutch ovens ~beer...

For Sam & Kate

Late last night Sam came down with a fever and complained of a headache.  He screamed and cried, telling me that it hurt too bad to even sleep.  Oh my poor baby.  It took such a long time for the Motrin to kick in.  This morning he was still feverish, lethargic, headachy & full of...

Black & White Pictures of My Babies

Fall 2010

Ready for Preschool!

Prince Henry: Seven Months Old

Sam I Am ~ The Many Faces of Sam

Henry says Hello

First Day of School ~ Then & Now

Here are a few “first day of school” snapshots, taken on Ella’s first day of kindergarten (2008) and today on Max’s first day of kindergarten (Ella is in 2nd grade).

{this moment}

Inspired by Soule Mama: {this moment} – “A Friday ritual. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you’re inspired to do the same, leave a link to your ‘moment’ in the comments for all...

crawling

Our Ten Year Anniversary

Ten years ago I married my best friend. I know, I know, I sound like a Hallmark card. But it’s the truth! He’s my best friend. He knows me better than anyone else does, treats me with great respect, laughs at my jokes (no matter how corny they are), loves me as I am (imperfections...