Around the House

  • Easter Recap

    Easter ’round these parts is a day of relaxing, enjoying family and friends, and giving thanks that we serve a living God.  And yesterday it was also about a competitive game of croquet…

  • When the Kids Go to Bed

    I wish I could say that when Chris gets home from work, the house is quietly anticipating his happy arrival. I wish I could say that we are all clean and pretty and…

  • In My Dreams

    Sunday night, I had a very vivid dream that Chris and I were breaking up. We weren’t married and we didn’t have kids, but it was still awful. Chris was the one initiating…

  • Hooray for Easter!

    Easter is my favorite holiday. I love it because of what it celebrates – the resurrection of Christ. And I love it for what it symbolizes – new beginnings. I love this time…

  • Day One

    Since Gracie’s arrival, we’ve been so lucky to have family close by to lend a helping hand. With two babies now, that’s twice the dishes, twice the laundry, twice the playtime, twice the…

  • Because It’s Friday

    Because it’s Friday and I can’t think of anything else to say this week… And because we all know you guys are just here to see cute baby pictures… And because Gracie finally…

  • Jenn Hopkins – YOU ROCK!

    When we first moved to Florida, I got an email from a photographer friend of my sister’s who offered to do family portraits for our little family of three.  Jenn Hopkins was a…

  • What’d You Do This Weekend?

    What’d you do this weekend? Me? I didn’t do much. On Saturday, I sat on my couch taking rapid-fire pictures of Gracie with my camera. And when I got bored with that, I’d…

  • Pregnant Lists

    THINGS I LIKE TO EAT: – Swiss Cake Rolls – Salads – Cheese – Chocolate milk (currently my favorite) – Dr. Pepper – Bananas THINGS I DON’T LIKE TO EAT: – Most meat…

  • Marriage: A True Story

    This past weekend we spent some time with my parents. I needed some down time with my back and there’s nothing like having your mom around when you’re not feeling good. While Mom,…