It’s a boy!

After nine months of anticipation and wonder, today was the day.  I woke up a couple of times last night thinking it must be time. As usual, new life takes its good old time. Nic kept telling me to “slow …

“Making Tea”

“Where are you going grandma?” “To make tea.” And Adriel races up the stairs behind her. 5 minutes later we hear some very familiar sounds. Are they baking again?!  Sure enough, we heard the electric mixer turn on. I went …

An Autumn Celebration!

Strewn toys, sweet drawings on my refrigerator, empty treat trays, decorations (that aren’t placed just so anymore), and frosting bowls with finger trails in them. Signs of a day well spent.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Micaiah wanted to celebrate this beautiful harvest season. “A fall party!!” he kept saying.

He planned games, made decorations and wrote his own invitations complete with a handprint turkey.

He was kind enough to let Adriel choose and make treat recipes (with help from Grandma of course).

We practiced welcoming guests, taking coats and offering beverages.

I am one proud mama. I set out one decoration and helped a few mothers understand what the mysterious turkey card meant that their child brought home. Grandmas helped with the cookies. Other than that, this was a kid-thrown fling. How cool is that?!

It was a time of enjoying friends and showing love.

Blessed, I feel. (How Yoda was that? Sorry)

This Moment

A friday ritual. One photo, no words, capturing a moment from our week.

This (late) Moment

This moment: A Friday ritual, no words just a photo capturing a moment from the week (or in this case, a couple weeks ago).