I’ve been thinking of a couple blog posts I could write but just haven’t felt motivated to do it. So, here I am just catching you up on the exciting news that is our daily life. I think the less structured the post is, the more chance I have of actually finishing it today. The other… Read More Just Some Happenings
Cooper has learned to say his name, but it comes out more like “Pepper.” He’s been pretty possessive of his name. When we call him anything other than Cooper–or a variation of Cooper–he insists, “No, I Pepper!” I’ll say, “Are you my treasure?” “No, I Pepper!” “You are a big boy.” “No, I Pepper!” One… Read More The Pepper
The other morning Silas wanted to sing me a song while “playing” the piano. Here is his rendition of Jesus Loves Me. Cooper joined in with the obligato on the chorus.
Needing some artwork done? Silas Clark has got you covered. Here are some of his recent drawings of Superman’s villainous enemies. He copied the colors from his board book about Superman. Silas can even sign his name. The letters may be jumbled, but they’re all there (with an extra ‘s’ thrown in as a bonus)!
…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…
Have you ever heard of a “security door”? I hadn’t until we moved to Arizona. Homes here in the desert don’t have storm doors. Instead, security doors are the popular choice. They’re doors made of metal mesh with decorative, yet secure bars that make your home just a bit more burglar-proof. This year we finally… Read More New Door
Silas was at his babysitter’s house last week. Connie was talking with Silas about the baseball on his shirt. Then she asked if he had been to a game at the ballpark. Silas replied, “Yes, I went to the ballpark, but that was before I had kids.” Too funny! I’m guessing he was remembering an… Read More The Gift of Family
Pictures are some of the most precious tangible possessions. They capture a moment in family history that can never be repeated. Before Christmas we went to JC Penney to have family portraits taken. I was so pleased with how they turned out! The photographer did an amazing job and was fast too. We were there… Read More Family Portraits
These three men of mine are God’s gracious gifts to me. I want to remember the extraordinary preciousness of the ordinary days we spend together. While these pictures aren’t the best quality, they tell the story of our daily lives–which is one of my favorite stories ever. I captured this three-way hug one night when… Read More The Extraordinary of the Ordinary
We’re ready for the Colts vs. Broncos game tonight! While we love Peyton Manning, we’re cheering for the Colts and wearing our colors with pride!