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
St. George, Utah will always be my special place. My own personal greenhouse where I grew into womanhood. I learned to love in new ways, to explore with abandon, to spread my wings, to soar. My first year out of college I took a teaching position at Westside Christian School and formed precious friendships with… Read More Mini Roadtrip
I know it–how much I’m loved. But it’s nice to be reminded. Stephen reminded me when he walked through the door with a gift in hand last week–a single rose, a Starbucks gift card, and a book on motherhood and the gospel. My weary mama’s heart needed that touch of romance on a Thursday… Read More Weekday Romance
Amy & Cameron. Bride & Groom. Mr. & Mrs. Brooks. Forever & Always. Congratulations to Mr. & Mrs. Cameron Brooks! On May 20th, Amy & Cameron tied the knot on the five year anniversary of the beginning of their relationship. We were so happy to come celebrate their day with them! The happy couple had planned… Read More &
Stephen is already my favorite person, but he won my heart in new ways this past weekend. We flew with two babies for the first time. And we survived. Amy, Stephen’s youngest sister, was getting married in Indiana, and we were headed for the celebration. Since Silas is two years old, he had his own… Read More Wedding Weekend
Today I turn 30. Am I sad? Not really (okay, maybe a little), but no, I’m not sad. Everybody tries to make you think you should be sad at growing older. But, I’m welcoming thirty because I like who God is growing me to be. photo by laura When talking about getting older, one… Read More Thoughts on Turning Thirty
Saturday, October 6th, was a gorgeous sunny autumn day–the perfect day for a wedding and a birthday. Yes, Jason and Stephanie got married on Jason’s birthday! All the Moody siblings and spouses were included in the wedding. Stephen and I were honorary attendants, David was a groomsman and sang in the wedding, Tammy was a… Read More Tying the Knot
Since last Friday was a cold, rainy, gray day, both Tammy and I felt like Panera Bread was in order for lunch. The broccoli cheddar soup hit the spot! Then we met the rest of the girls at the nail spa for manicures before heading to the church for the rehearsal. Stephanie had asked Silas to… Read More Rehearsing for the Big Day
MUCH anticipation went into our trip to Indiana this past week! We were going home to celebrate Stephanie and Jason’s wedding. When we were in Indiana last summer (June 2011) we heard about this guy (Jason) that had started attending Grace Baptist recently. Stephanie was supposed to be introduced to him, and they turned out… Read More Stephanie & Jason
He grew up–the son of an engineer–in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She grew up–the daughter of a farmer–in Preston, Maryland. On June 15, 1979, they were wed.Thanks, Mom and Dad, for your commitment to and love for each other. Happy anniversary! We love you.