We hosted my youngest sister Ruth Anna last week during her spring break. I realized that Ruth Anna and I have never spent significant time together, just the two of us. When I left for college, she was entering 8th grade. When I left home to teach in Utah, she was beginning her senior year… Read More Another Spring Break. Another Sister.
My basket had just one thing in it this year–a deliciously cute peep! We’re looking forward to teaching this little peep the meaning of Easter.Jesus Christ, God Incarnate, absorbed God’s wrath (that was righteously directed at us) by dying on the cross for our transgressions. His task did not end with a tomb, but with… Read More My Easter Basket
Superhero Silas! Although Stephen has been told that he looks like Superman (aka Clark Kent), the superhero featured here is Silas Clark (who turns 5 months today). Silas’s superpower is making things moist. It’s incredible the way he can dampen anything within his reach. He’s doing his part to irrigate the desert. His other adorable… Read More It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s…
Happy April Fool’s! What kind of mother does this to her poor, helpless, unsuspecting child? It was actually challenging to find clothes that clashed since most baby boy clothing is red, white, and blue. Watch out for those pranksters today!
Two spring breaks (at two different schools in two different states) made for one great visit to Phoenix! Grandpa and Aunt Charis met Silas for the first time and spent their entire break with us. We were so glad they could come! After a busy, beautiful morning last Saturday, our little trio drove all the… Read More Spring Break in the Valley of the Sun
He showed up in the wee hours o’ the mornin’ for Mommy’s holiday birthday. St. Patty’s Day began with a family breakfast at Denny’s, and the Leprechaun slept through the yummy eggs, pancakes, and bacon. Yes, we wore our green. Leprechauns can be quite good at Irish jigs. Here is Silas’s rendition for you to… Read More A Little Leprechaun Came to Stay
We’ve posted some new videos (of Silas, of course :)) over on the videos page. Feel free to check them out. More coming soon!
When putting Silas down for a nap, I often sing to him Believe Me, If All Those Endearing Young Charms. Besides being a soothing lullaby, I’ve found that the words of the song are a poignant reminder for me to readjust my priorities. One lie that I frequently find myself believing is that life is… Read More Lullaby
Dear Daddy, Roses are red, Violets are blue, Mommy and I Belong to you! Will you be our valentine? Love and kisses, Silas
I’m in denial. My baby is not growing up. He’s still a newborn…or so I’d like to think. Last week Silas turned 3 months old. Some of his 0-3 month clothes are now starting to fit, and others have become too tight. I’ll admit it, on several occasions I’ve put him in something that was… Read More Retiring Clothing…I Hate It