Family Tag

We went to Wisconsin for the 4th. Although, you'll notice that there are no 4th-like photos. Namely, no fireworks. Truly, it's a tragedy...

09 July, 2013 /

A couple weekends ago, Ben graduated from high school. Ben, whose diapers I changed. Ben, who made us late to school more times than books I've read. Ben, who was bounced on in utero and hasn't stopped bouncing since. The family keeps getting bigger and bigger. Ready for the list?...

01 July, 2013 /

What's the best way to ensure hundreds of maggots, a house without power, water shooting through a basement hole, and a grumpy-doesn't-even-begin-to-describe-him toddler? Have your husband leave for a week to attend a national design conference in San Francisco. But truly, and I mean truly, we have  much to be thankful...

30 June, 2013 /

Went to the girls' soccer game while we were in Michigan. Love this pic of Big Sister Abby defending the ball for Little Sister Ruthie. Check out that stride! Get it out, Hoopie! Is that a goalie or is that a ninja?? We also celebrated Mother's Day. I know moms...

13 May, 2013 /

I grew up between country air and towering trees Vibrant flowers and rolling landscapes But observing beauty in nature is not something teens do well And so going back as an adult slams my senses. Here's a little vision feast of a slice of my folks' property. ...

13 May, 2013 /

Taping, hiding, playing. Wondering, hogging, painting. [caption id="attachment_3558" align="aligncenter" width="614"] The hole that goes to nowhere.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_3561" align="aligncenter" width="614"] Pretty sure he drank the gallon of apple juice by himself.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_3559" align="aligncenter" width="408"] I can't express to you the awful floral pattern...

07 April, 2013 /

We'd already raked twice before the BIG wind finally came leaving our back patio literally swimming in leaves! Yet another homeowner responsibility that we've never had to do in our six years of marriage. Praise the Lord for beautiful fall days! ...

03 November, 2012 /
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