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
Over the past two months, Stephen’s work load has significantly increased at GreenLoop IT Solutions. Working as a Sr. Field Engineer, Stephen travels all over the East Valley–Tempe, Mesa, Scottsdale, Queen Creek–and downtown Phoenix. He installs servers, manages networks, troubleshoots viruses, and does whatever necessary to provide the IT support GreenLoop’s clients require Because not… Read More An Unexpected Happiness
Silas couldn’t stop talking about the picnic. Once I told him we were planning a picnic with Daddy, that’s all he wanted to do. Thursday morning we drove all the way to Tempe to meet Stephen at his work. GreenLoop’s office is unimpressive, but Silas liked visiting “Daddy’s ost-ist” (office) and sitting in Daddy’s orange… Read More Picnic with Daddy
It was a tennis date. Yes, Stephen and I do have a few moments of “alone-togetherness” in the middle of this precious, chaotic little-boy-world we live in. We have been gifted a monthly date night by our dear friends Ryan and Jen! Last week Stephen and I dug out our tennis gear and hit the… Read More Love–15
Earlier this week I snapped this pictures of a spontaneous storytime with Daddy after work. Stephen does all the character voices when reading Huge Harold. Bill Peet books are some of Stephen’s favorites for the boys. On Tuesday I took the boys to storytime at the library. Silas wore his baseball uniform (which he calls… Read More Storytime
Life. It’s been happening. We fill our days with ordinary moments that glue our family together. So what’s been happening here on Winslow Avenue? Let me catch you up. Last week we attended our first spring training game with our friends Ray, Lisa and Alec. The Goodyear Ballpark is just down the road from our house, and… Read More Catching Up
It’s raining today. And on this gray day, I’m wanting to remember the beautiful things God surrounds me with each day. This season of little ones is hard; it is trying; it brings to light my sinfulness and unworthiness. But I can rejoice because I see God’s grace sustaining us. I see His ever-new mercies… Read More The Beauty of Everyday
It finally happened: Stephen’s ’95 Toyota Camry kicked the bucket. We bought that “beater” off Craigslist in 2010. Despite its age, the Camry has faithfully driven Stephen all over the valley. I don’t envy Stephen having to drive stick in Phoenix traffic! After leaking oil for a couple months, the Camry wasn’t safe to drive… Read More The Vibe
Watching TV in the morning~Hanging out with the iPad~Putting up the Christmas tree~ Loving our little men~There’s just something special about a daddy and his sons.
Earlier this month Green Loop IT Solutions had a Go Kart night for all its employees. Silas and I came to cheer Stephen on. First, we met Stephen at work and ate supper at one of our favorite places–Smashburger. Silas and Daddy shared a chocolate milkshake. Then we had some time to kill, so we… Read More Green Loop Go Karting