Once again, we headed to warm and sunny Florida for Christmas this year. Unfortunately, both Grace and Tessa had a nasty upper respiratory infection and were feeling pretty miserable, so they missed out on some of our usual festivities. They stayed at home with Grammy and Pop Pop while we went out to eat and opened Read More
Christmas 2017
Tough Like Tessa
“But may the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect, establish, strengthen, and settle you”. 1 Peter 5:10 A few weeks ago Tessa’s malformation looked great. It had significantly come down in size, she wasn’t scratching at it, and nothing seemed to be hurting Read More
What’s Up Wednesday
What we’re eating this week: We’re leaving for Florida tomorrow, so we’ve been cleaning out the fridge! What I’m reminiscing about: Having some Christmasy cousin time this past weekend! These kiddos had so much fun together- exchanging gifts, making gingerbread houses, painting cookies, painting ornaments, and playing nonstop. What I’m loving: Christmas lights and a fire every night. Read More
Christmas Parties
Nothing says “Christmas spirit” quite like watching people rip a Santa hat off each other’s heads or steal gifts from one another without an ounce of guilt. These parties are such an incredible amount of fun, and I look forward to it all year. Laughter really is good for the soul! This year’s theme was to dress Read More
Christmas Programs
Friday Favorites
Favorite picture: The smiling kids. The tree. The red and black. I love it all. This also constitutes as my favorite outfits this week. You just can’t go wrong with that plaid! Favorite kid quote: Grace, all at once: “I just love my family so much. I love Daddy, Mommy, Claire, Max, and Tessa so much. My Read More
Tough Like Tessa
Tessa has had a small umbilical hernia for quite some time, but it never presented any problems. Last Monday, however, I noticed a small discoloration in it. On Tuesday, it was slightly swollen, red, and very tender. I talked with her doctors and sent a picture, and was told to keep a close eye on it. She wasn’t running a fever Read More
