Finding Calm

Every now and then go away and have a little relaxation. To remain constantly at work will diminish your judgement. Go some distance away, because work will be in perspective and a lack of harmony is more readily seen. – Leonardo Da Vinci Your comments and input on our not saying goodbye to dating through …

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Twinsie Time

Brooks and Clark are finishing up a little “twinsie time” while Henry and Isaac are at my parents enjoying some 2 on 2 time as well. We’ve done this swap a handful of times now in a variety of combinations and it’s always a sweet time of benefiting from a little lighter load and stepping …

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Tooth Fairy Meet Siri

Brooks lost the 4th baby tooth from our 80 baby teeth to loose in our family this week. Unfortunately, we are already horrible with our Tooth Fairy Duties. I mean honestly, how can we forget already? We were doomed…UNTIL we thought of Siri and setting up a reminder. Tooth Fairy meet Siri. Technology 61. Memory …

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Adios, Texas

Today we leave Texas with teary eyes and a full tank of love. We have been loved on well by our dear (adopted) family, and had a week of Texas country adventures. The thousand mile journey was so worth it, and now we have home to look forward to as we make a full day …

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What I’m Running From…

I’m about six months now into this running journey.  I started off kicking and screaming, and sometimes I still want to quit and hang up my sneakers.  Running is hard for me both physically and mentally. I keep waiting for the battle to subside, but I continue to persevere through the pain and the part …

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Encouraging Your Sponsored Child with Letters

If you’ve spent anytime around our boys you’ve heard about our Compassion sponsor child, Jamali.  He shares their birthday, and they share a love for him that is truly spectacular.  He’s mentioned in every prayer around our table, and their kindergarten class knows him by name.  Sponsoring a child with Compassion International has come without …

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Like Riding a Bike…

Finally the sun has started to shine, and the earth is thawing.  Spring is peeking through, and we’re anxious to greet it!  Easter weekend was a beautiful time with our family and church, celebrating LIFE.  We went to Brad’s parents Sunday afternoon, and spent sometime playing in the 50 degree sunshine.  Isaac, Henry, and Clark …

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To The Mamas Who Clean Up Messes for a Living

Does it ever feel like every day is Groundhog’s Day? You peak out from your hole to find the same messes as yesterday, the same laundry list, the endless to-dos. So often I start head on into my tasks at hand, disheartened that none of my efforts last for more than a few minutes.  Clothes …

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