On this day when we celebrate motherhood, I thought I would share one of my favorite lullabies. In fact, it was the first lullaby I sang to Cooper after his birth. Not only is this lullaby special, but its author is very special–she’s my closest friend, Rebekah Pringle. Her selfless, thoughtful love for me and… Read More A Mother’s Day Lullaby
The other weekend we took friends of ours, the Horkavys, to Rawhide–complete with gunfights in the streets, burro rides, and gold panning. We visited the shops and attractions along the street. Stephen found a cowboy hat for himself, and Cooper looked adorable in his mini version. Too bad he didn’t want to wear it for… Read More Ride ’em, Cowboy!
A friend once told me that she calls her children her “joy babies.” Children are treasures, and gifts from God. When God gave us Silas, so much joy entered our lives. What a thrill to find out we were pregnant, and announce it to Stephen. We were blessed to tell our parents and grandparents about… Read More My Joy Baby
Though it’s nearly a week late, I wanted to post our Easter picture. We actually got a picture of all four of us!Crossroad celebrated Christ’s resurrection with special music, Easter communion, and a dinner after the morning worship. The hope we have through Jesus Christ and His resurrection is worth celebrating every single day. After… Read More Easter Sunday
Our family visits continued for a third week in a row when Mom and Dad Moody and Ben flew in from Indiana. We’ll take family any time we can get them! Spring is here, so the palo verde trees were in full bloom when we visited the Goodyear park. Of course, we had to make… Read More Grammy, Grampy, and Uncle Ben
How special that my sister Charis wanted to spend her spring break with us! She came from snowy Massachusetts to sunny Arizona and was glad to escape the cold. The boys liked “helping” Aunt Charis play the piano. Family time is precious and scarce, so I’m glad the boys could spend time with my sis.… Read More A Sister Spring Break
How far is it from Phoenix to Fort Collins? Very, very far! But worth it. At the end of March we loaded Stephen’s Vibe, strapped the boys into their car seats, and began the long trek to visit David and Tammy in Wellington, Colorado. Although it was tight, Stephen did a great job packing all… Read More Colorado Road Trip
…on a sunny day near the river. A few Saturdays ago, we rented some bikes and a kid trailer from the Bicycle Cellar in Tempe. I hadn’t been on a bike ride in years! It’s really true that you never forget how to ride a bike. Cooper, in his helmet, reminded me of a mushroom… Read More We Took a Bike Ride…
I’ve spent more time in public libraries since becoming a mom than I ever did as a child. Libraries are wonderful resources for parents–not only because of the books and DVDs, but especially because of the free programs for kids. Our tiny Goodyear library moved to its new, beautiful building this year. We’ve been enjoying… Read More Libraries are for Mommies
Birthdays are a big deal to Silas. He’s been asking me, “How old am I today?” to see if he’s still three or if he’s gotten older overnight. We talked about my birthday this past weekend, so now he knows I’m thirty-one instead of “thirty-zero.” Monday was my birthday, but we had a whole weekend… Read More Birthday Weekend
