In March, Phoebe and I began running three times a week pushing our two kids in the stroller. My pelvis was still sore and my muscles weak from the months of recovery of c. diff and a physically difficult pregnancy. We walked every hill and took frequent breaks while I built up some strength and…
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12 Months Old
Dear Nathan, My sweet boy who gives wonderful hugs and cuddles. I’m so grateful for you and the strength you give me by being a calm presence here (except when you are hungry). You are quick to show your love and excitement for each of us with arms waving and delighted squeals. Although you aren’t…
Pictures from Prophetstown
When we were in Prophetstown a few weeks ago, Andrew took the camera and followed the kids around: (ok I took this one…)
Jessica’s Birthday Adventure
A few weeks ago we planned to go camping with a group of eight other families. When Friday rolled around only two families were still able to join us, and we had a marvelous time. Emily, Nathan, and I spent all day getting ready, with Andrew joining us around three for the final preparations. As we…
Hughes Family
I have the privilege of being neighbors with this incredible family. I love the culture of learning, sharing, and service that they bring to our little community. I also appreciate how they embrace ninjas, legos, star wars, math, reading, and musicals. Although we did not infuse family pictures with the things they enjoy, a few ninjas…
To Remember
Last week was full of unusual events during the day mixed with very little sleep at night. Turns out that is the recipe for a week of joy that moves at warp speed. In the quiet moments I’ve been trying to jot down our happenings. To remember: Emily has started brushing my hair at night…
Kershaw Family
I felt the beauty of the world as I spent a few moments this morning taking pictures of the Kershaw family. I was also shocked to see just how grown up Cambria and Corbin are – it seems like I was just taking pictures of Corbin as a newborn or Cambria at nine months old. This incredibly…
Emily’s Three!
The last six months or so Emily has ended many requests with, “…two because I’m two.” I’m was curious how the transition to being three would go. Just fine. “…three because I’m three” began in earnest on Saturday along with exclamations of “I’m three just like everyone else!” Everyone else being the four other friends…