Bethlehem, Maryland is just down the road from Preston–where my Uncle Calvin farms. It’s common for people to drive to the tiny country town (known to the locals as “Beth-lem”) in order to mail their Christmas cards. The best part was the message inside. My Uncle Calvin is known for his witty, concise, but hilarious… Read More Christmas Card from Bethlehem
Lord Jesus, Savior, infant weak, Why come to earth as one so meek? A newborn babe, helpless and small; And yet Creator of us all. Thou hast no beauty, form, nor grace; No fortune, rank, no fame, no place That men should see Thee and adore A babe so humble and so poor. But to… Read More A Christmas Morning Carol
Merry Christmas Eve!
Thanksgiving is such a great holiday. It’s all about gratitude, God, family, food, togetherness, football and beginning of the Christmas season. I know, I know, there’s shopping involved too, but I love that we don’t exchange gifts for Thanksgiving. It seems as though our hearts are turned upward in giving thanks, which frees us to… Read More Thankfulness
With only one grandchild–and him living on the other side of the country–I’m sure it’s a little hard for my parents and Stephen’s parents to really feel like grandparents all the time. I like to send them things from Silas to remind them that there really is a cute little boy way out in Arizona… Read More Send a Hug Across the Miles
We escaped the triple digit temps of the Valley on Labor Day during our quick overnight trip to Prescott. We didn’t do much–swam in the hotel pool, snuggled with Clifford while watching Toy Story 3, went to bed late due to all three of us sharing one room, ate an enormous, delicious, continental breakfast, visited… Read More Labor Day in Prescott
We decided to throw a patriotic party–not on the 4th of July. Everyone has plans for the 4th, right? So we planned it for as soon after the Fourth as we could. We invited some friends from church, and decked the kitchen (and ourselves) in red, white, and blue. Over the doorway hung a star… Read More A Patriotic Party
July 2nd came and went without me realizing Silas turned 20 months. It’s the first month I’ve forgotten to take mental note of his getting a month older. I suppose that’s a sign that Silas is definitely not a baby any more, but a toddler. And a big brother toddler at that. July 3rd we… Read More July Beginnings
There’s no doubt–Silas loves his daddy. “Da-da” was one of Silas’s first words. He’s also an expert at pointing to Stephen when we ask, “Where’s Daddy?” (He still has trouble finding Mommy.) One of the most exciting moments of Silas’s day is when Daddy comes home from work. I like to tease Stephen that he… Read More Daddy Love
The days are getting warmer, but this past weekend was fabulous! The high temps for Saturday and Sunday were only in the 80s. Our four day weekend began with my first trimester screening on Friday. Stephen came with me to see Baby TicTac. Since he hasn’t been seeing all the mini ultrasounds along the way,… Read More Spring Turns to Summer