Tessa was scheduled to have an MRI today, but we were able to cancel it since her infections have completely cleared up. And this is how we felt about that news: Her malformation is always changing and shifting, so before any procedures are performed she would need to have current imaging. Right now she is happy and Read More
Tough Like Tessa
Be My Valentine
I think one of the things I’m going to miss most when my kids are older are these little holiday celebrations. It doesn’t take much to make them so excited, and I just love it. We started our Valentine’s Day with hearts on their chairs and a few little gifts. These two had their boxes all ready to Read More
Friday Favorites
Favorite picture: More pictures from Valentine’s Day coming next week, but this was definitely my favorite. Favorite kid quote: Max, when I was helping in his classroom on Valentine’s Day: “I’m happy you’re here. I’ve been waiting all day for you to come”. Favorite outfit: Another day, another sweater. I LOVE this one. The fit is great, Read More
Valentine’s Day Flashbacks
Happy Valentine’s Day! We have a day of parties, hearts, sugar, and fun ahead of us. I know that I’m going to miss these holiday celebrations when the kids are older. I absolutely love how excited they get for the day, and I love making it exciting for them! Here’s a few pictures of past Valentine’s Day sweetness: 2009 Read More
Friday Favorites
Favorite picture: Nope, not my kids. But I love this picture of Nick Foles and Carson Wentz right after their Super Bowl win. Favorite kid quote: Grace, while she was being punished for something, “I love you, but I just really don’t love this.” Favorite outfit: This sweater. It’s soft and cozy and perfect and I want to Read More
Tough Like Tessa
“Rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continuing steadfastly in prayer”. Romans 12:12 Tessa’s areas of infection have improved greatly, and it appears that the infection has not spread anywhere else. She’s still a little sore and a little swollen, but improving every day. THANK YOU for praying for her. I honestly just cannot imagine facing her situation Read More
Snowboard Lessons
We decided to leave the little girls with Grammy and spend some time with our big kids. They were so excited to learn how to snowboard, and have mom and dad all to themselves for awhile. The weather was absolutely perfect- sunny and almost 50! Two things about this picture: 1.) Max was feeling nervous 2.) They were dressed for Read More
Life Lately
Hello blogging world! It’s been awhile. I don’t know about you, but between the Eagles win, JT’s halftime show, the first glimpse of Solo: A Star Wars Story, and This Is Us, my emotions were all over the place last night. But I am SO happy for those Eagles! These past few weeks have been Read More
Florida 2017
First of all, thank you for praying for Tessa! It’s been a trying couple of weeks for her, and we so appreciate each and every thought and prayer that has been made on her behalf. 💚 Second of all, prepare yourself for a picture overload of sunshine, warmth, and fun from our annual trip to Florida. Despite two Read More










