Today is Grandparents’ Day, and the boys helped me make these cards to send to all their grandparents and great grandparents. Especially since family lives far away, I try to prioritize celebrating our loved ones. It helps make the connection between our hearts a little stronger. The boys and I often talk about Grammy and… Read More The Gift of Grandparents
Finally! My family arrived at our house for a two week visit on the morning of June 15th–Mom and Dad’s 34th wedding anniversary. We’ve been talking about their visit for months, and Silas has been learning all the names of his aunts. We celebrated right away with an anniversary dinner. It was fun to look… Read More Let’s Celebrate Family
This month I celebrated my first Mother’s Day with two boys. Cooper is putting everything in his mouth these days, and Silas is happy to help him. Silas is in love with forts (or garages, houses or tents as he calls them).Spiderman is also his current favorite superhero. There’s nothing quite like a baby’s laugh.… Read More The Merry, Merry Month of May
Mother’s Day is a chance to say ‘thank you’ to my mom. To thank her for carrying me under her heart and then in her arms and now in her prayers. I love you, Mom! Mother’s Day is a chance to celebrate the gift of motherhood. It is a gift. One I don’t take for… Read More For Your Mother’s Day
To a two year old, “Easter egg” sounds a lot like “rooster egg.” It makes sense. Roosters are chickens. Chickens lay eggs. I get it. But it’s still adorable when Silas says, “I playing with my rooster eggs.” This week Silas, Cooper and I met up with some friends from MOMS club for an Easter… Read More A Rooster Egg Hunt
Holidays are highlights throughout the year. They mark time, seasons, emotions, life,and important rememberances. They are memory-making times. Holidays motivate me to celebrate life and relish my family. Valentine’s Day is one holiday I want to make special because love is something to celebrate. And we celebrated all week! I wasn’t sure I could actually… Read More Because Love is Something to Celebrate
Simple things are sometimes the best. I love you too, Dad.
Maybe you’re like me and have been thinking about Valentine’s Day ideas for weeks. I know I need to plan way in advance if I’m wanting to make the day special. Valentine’s Day is one of those holidays that sneaks up on me at the last minute, and this year I have three valentines to… Read More Easy Paper Heart Garland
~from the cutest Hobbit in the Shire
Christmas morning was magical! All nine of us (Mom and Dad Moody and three brothers had flown in on Christmas Eve) gathered in the family room to read the Christmas story and sing carols before opening the gifts. This was my favorite Christmas yet. I loved having a newborn at Christmas as it made the… Read More Christmas With Little Boys