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
So, I can’t say that we’ve ever stayed at a resort before–until this week. Some friends of ours generously gave us a 3 day, 2 night stay at Cibola Vista Resort and Spa in Peoria (northern Phoenix). We were in much need of a break from our routine. Sad to say, morning sickness/all day sickness… Read More Mini Staycation
Christmas and New Year spent with family is the best. We were blessed that our family came to visit for the holidays. Mom, Dad, Jon, Tim & Ben flew out on Christmas Eve to spend the celebrations with our trio. Silas had the time of his life with so many people to play and explore… Read More Moody Family Christmas
We didn’t have much time in WV after the wedding, but my sister Rebekah did show me around her classroom. For the past few years she’s been teaching K4 & K5 and has cute stories to tell about it! My friend, Becki, is a homeroom mom for Rebekah’s classroom since her son is in K5.… Read More Wild, Wonderful West Virginia
Chuck and Laura now live in the farmhouse on Retaliation, Pop-pop’s farm. They graciously opened their home to Mom, Ruth Anna, and us when we drove to Maryland for Allison’s wedding. Although the house is set up differently, the farmhouse was still familiar and inviting. It was comforting to be back. That Saturday was a… Read More Bitty Boy Explores the Beloved Farm
Congratulations to my cousin, Allison, and Mike who became Mr. and Mrs. Blankenship on November 5th! Allison chose a beautiful cranberry red for her wedding color. Her sister Laura was the matron of honor, and our cousin, Chris, was a junior bridesmaid. Stephen and I were honored to be a part of Allison’s wedding day… Read More Cranberry Wedding
I’m the Birthday Boy! Grandma colored a banner for me, and Great Grandpa and Great Grandma Bell came to celebrate. Mommy cooked a yummy chicken supper, and then I opened my presents while we Skyped with Aunt Charis all the way in Alaska! I love tissue paper so much that I almost missed the presents… Read More My 1st Birthday Party
This trip has established that Silas loves hanging out with the guys. He begs to be held by men from my parents’ church that he’s only ever seen once or twice! In fact, the other day, he cried when I (his very own mother!) took him away from his new-found friend. Although Silas obviously prefers… Read More Are You My Daddy?
To Grandma’s house we go! (Yes, Grandma was fully prepared with a stash of empty paper towel tubes. Silas found this wrapping paper tube our first day home, and he fell in love.) Our week has been packed with friends and family time. Silas has been the center of attention in a house full of… Read More Over the River and Through the Woods
Silas and I made the flight back to West Virginia this past Monday, and I was nervous about flying by myself with Bitty Boy. Silas had done well on our flight in June, but now that he’s walking, I wasn’t sure that he’d sit still for four hours. Stephen was able to drive me to… Read More Flying Solo…or Not