{Deuteronomy 31:6}
I heard from God today.  He appeared in the form of a young woman wearing a braided ballerina bun, a warm smile, and an IKEA uniform. It’s been a busy season for us, and now we’re plowing full-steam into Christmas (and Evan’s birthday, and our anniversary, and…), so today’s quick trip to Sacramento wasn’t just a […]
Oh Christmas Tree
Last year, my favorite photo of our Christmas tree wasn’t really about the tree at all.  The tree simply added some warm-fuzzies to this already adorable picture.  It was less about the tree, and more about capturing the memory of my smiling, underoo-clad babies huddled together in a blanket fort at Christmas time.  We were in a […]
Ryder Took the Plunge {Photo Overload}
Ryder has always been a “details” kid. Â He lives for non-fiction books and TV shows, and knows more about the human body than anyone his age should. Â He has to know exactly what you’re talking about, why you’re talking about it, and what it means for him. Â So when he decided he wanted to acknowledge […]
My Prayers, His Plans
About nine years ago, Ryan and I embarked on a journey that would make us very familiar with the phrase “Life is what happens when you’re busy making other plans.”  However, the older we get and the closer to God we become we have come to understand that it’s not about our plans at all.  We […]
Reflections on an Unforgettable Weekend: {MOMCon 2013}
“MomCon” is the catchy new name for the annual Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPs) international convention. Â Every year it’s in a different location and features incredible speakers, inspiring workshops, and a marketplace filled with books and clothes and other fun things to buy. Â And every year, it’s UH-MAZE-EENG! This year, I attended convention for the second […]
He Spoke to Me
Some people hear from God while they pray.  Some say He comes to them in dreams.  Others receive inspiration when surrounded by God’s creation. God speaks to me through music. Sometimes I wake up with a song running through my head on repeat, and later that day I’m faced with a situation where I am strengthened […]
Being a BoyMom
This morning, as I do most mornings, I opened my feed reader* and skimmed through all the items. The introduction to one entry in particular was so familiar, I actually had to re-read it to make sure it wasn’t one that I had written… and I’m not exaggerating.  See for yourself: “All my life, I […]
Date Night, and a New Addition
Apparently May is “Performing Arts Month” in our house.  Last weekend, I went to the ballet with my “big sister,” and last night, Ryan and I attended a concert at the Gallo Center here in town.  The opening acts were Unspoken and Bread of Stone, and the headliners were JJ Heller (and Dave), and Sanctus Real. […]
Mommy Confession… A Lesson in Contentment
Ever have “those” days? Â Me too. Sometimes I have days where, for no foreseeable reason, I wake up in a foul mood. Usually on those days, the boys do too. Oh great, I think to myself. Here comes another one of “those” days. There are MegaBlocks covering every square inch of flooring, and the boys […]
On My Mind Lately… {long}
The other day, I posed two questions about music. Then I shared this article on my Facebook page in which the author describes her frustration with the way our culture currently “celebrates” holidays. I totally concur… and apparently, based upon the amount of comments and likes it got, many of my friends do too. So […]
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