I’m writing today to say how much I’ve enjoyed this little corner of the interwebs for the past thirteen years. Yes–13 years ago today I wrote my first blog post. And Stephen’s blog {that he started back in 2006 before we were married} slowly became my place to write. I’ve found so much joy in… Read More With Love, Elisabeth
The people walking in darknesshave seen a great light;a light has dawnedon those living in the land of darkness. Isaiah 9:2, CSB This Christmas I particularly noticed the theme of “light shining in darkness” throughout the season. Our advent sermon series at church traced this theme from the beginning to end of time. During our… Read More All Out of Darkness We Have Light
Our drive over the mountains was beautiful. The roads clear, the air crisp, and the snowy peaks breath-taking. By now, Bend is one of the kids’ favorite places. We drove over at the beginning of December for GreenLoop’s annual Christmas party. This one was special because we video conferenced with the Phoenix office and two… Read More The Bend in the River
Every year we write things we’re thankful for on artificial autumn leaves and hang them from the mantle. This year “Thatcher” or “Thatcher’s kisses, hugs, cuteness, etc.” showed up a lot on our leaves. Baby boy is just too adorable for his own good. Some other thankful leaves I liked from this year are McIntosh… Read More A Quiet Thanksgiving
Happy birthday to Silas and Cooper! Most years, we celebrate by inviting a friend or two to come along for an activity of the birthday boy’s choosing. Silas chose a Lord of the Rings theme with a cake decorated as the Eye of Sauron. He and his friends were hoping for rollerblading, but they ended… Read More Birthday Boys
We finally did it–an entire family costume theme for Halloween! Touchdown! While brainstorming ideas for baby/mother costumes for Thatcher and me, Cooper excitedly suggested, “Thatcher can be a pumpkin, and Mom can dress up as a porch!” {love that boy} Thankfully, we ran the Colts football route instead. Silas was T.Y. Hilton, but Cooper didn’t… Read More Football Fam
It’s not often you meet someone who is 1/3 year old. But now that Thatcher’s 4 months, he’s officially 0.33 repeating. Accomplishments: rolling over from belly to back motorboat mouth grabbing toys with his hands attempting to eat solid food sleeping through the night smiling, giggling, and babbling stealing our hearts every second of every… Read More Lil’ Fraction
After discovering Lewis Carroll’s Jabberwocky on their tablets, the boys learned the poem and put together this rendition. We’re very impressed!
Instead of carving pumpkins, we went the destructive (and thereby, more fun) route of smashing pumpkins at our fall party. My neighbor loves to gather the cul-de-sac families together for a party at least once a year. This year, I suggested a Pumpkin Smashing Party. A friend of mine has hosted one for years with… Read More Smash That Pumpkin!
Come climb the hill with meCome and be still with meCome watch the sun sink awayIf you will with me Come watch the garden growDown by the gravel roadCome warm your hands in the goldOf the afterglow Into the peace of these wild thingsInto the wild of this graceInto the grace of this blessingSpeak in… Read More Cooper Mountain Family Photos
