Andrew spent the morning of Christmas Eve behind closed doors working on a surprise. It involved cutting the rough draft of his huge semester paper into 100+ tiny squares and drawing drawing drawing. It is one of my most treasured possessions from the guy I love most. I wanted to find a way to enjoy…
Family
Mirror Time
Emily LOVES the bathroom. She loves looking in the mirror and giving the biggest smiles and squeals of joy. She loves looking around at the soap dispenser, lotion, contact solution, etc. The best part is when we brush our teeth; her little body cannot contain her excitement. We have started to make a bit if…
Moments
I have really enjoyed returning home from our journeys. I have been making dinner every night (a first since Emily has been born – we’ve been living off of freezer meals), baking snacks, reading reading reading (I think I’ve read and finished six books this week), cleaning and organizing our home, and visiting with friends….
Utah
We’ve almost been home for a week from our trip – and a glorious trip it was! As soon as we crossed over the security line at the airport we were met with a wall of family members ready to…hang out with Emily. I’m afraid there just wasn’t enough of her to go around during…
3 Months Old
Dear Emily, This third month with you has been a lot of fun. You went from cooing with us to squealing and screeching. We love the smiles that you give; lots in the mornings and evenings when we are getting you up and putting you to bed and plenty during the day too. You also…
Three Questions
I have always loved the goal setting that accompanies a new year. This year I just haven’t felt the same enthusiasm. It might have something to do with the fact it is literally A MIRACLE if I have enough energy to shower, get dressed, and take care of Emily. If I get something else done…
Welcome 2014
We spent the last moments of 2013 like this: We made our way to a hotel in Chicago in the snowy weather and usual traffic, taking a major detour the last 10 miles to try and avoid the 10mph traffic flow. Emily was a fantastic trooper until those last 10 miles. We went to bed…
Oh Jerusalem
Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about my time in Jerusalem. I learned so much, met so many incredible people, and explored the most beautiful and interesting places. I fell in love with that city. I kind of want to go back. I went as far as thinking about the logistics of sneaking into a…
Christmas Week
Our Christmas this year was simple but so very perfect! On Monday after Andrew finished all his research(!!!) we watched the Nativity Story. I love how the story of Jesus’s birth is portrayed in that film from the perspective of Mary and Joseph. Having Emily in our home has made the experiences they must have…
Mini Break and Great Developments
I have to start with the great developments because they are so fun. Emily still detests tummy time. The last day or two she has managed to spin herself about 30 degrees on the floor while simultaneously yelling angry thoughts. Well last night she was particularly upset and also stronger than I think she even…