So, I'm totally copying Lindsey's post, because I thought it was such a good idea and fun too! And I want to know what everyone else's is! **fresh flowers from the garden on the kitchen table** I … [Read more...]

While sipping my coffee this morning, I happened to look up at the ceiling fan in the living room and see a huge dragonfly perched on one of the fan blades. I was able to gently knock it down with a … [Read more...]

So here's a strange observation I've made:Everyone seems to refer to my son as Henry Luke. Yes, that's his name, I know, I'm his mother...I picked it. It's a very nice name if I do say so myself. But … [Read more...]

It's official. I'm a mother.I'm throwing my friend Tracy a baby shower in a couple weeks and had to stop by Michael's to pick up a few things. Henry was in his car seat carrier in the front of the … [Read more...]

See Pastor Tim's blog here.I want to be this kind of mother and raise this kind of man. … [Read more...]

Henry LOVES to stand. So much so that he cries if we sit him back down, and stops once we've picked him up so that he can stand up (with our assistance, of course). We figured that we could go ahead … [Read more...]

All of this makes my sadness about going back to work seem so petty...I probably needed a good perspective check.Hi everyone, I just wanted to let you all know that Lance's story will be on the 11:00 … [Read more...]

...it's off to work I go. A week earlier than I anticipated. For those of you unfamiliar with the way maternity leave benefits work, here's the breakdown:--Disability pay (EDD): 6 weeks pay before … [Read more...]