dependent on the heart
Early on, when the stay-at-home order was first issued, we had lots of talks around our dinner table about how this is a new normal. We would not be falling… Read more dependent on the heart →
Museum of Me
Christy Rush-Levine shared her Museum of Me on her blog, interstice. I loved it for many reasons. First, I admire Christy for the creative and diverse ways she uses mentors… Read more Museum of Me →
rotten apples
“Don’t let things get to be rotten apples,” my dad used to say, my dad always said. Things rot. In a barrel of apples, it’s not the ones on top… Read more rotten apples →
2008: Steph Timeline
Age: 4 Major Events: We adopted the girls in March 2008. Stephanie was in a preschool for children ages 2,3, and 4 years old with anger issues. Mimi and Papa… Read more 2008: Steph Timeline →
2009: Steph Timeline
Age: 5 Major Events: Swim lessons with Nate. Playing in the park with Nate. Watching movies with Nate. Playing dolls with Nate. Eating dinner with Nate. Reading books with Nate.… Read more 2009: Steph Timeline →
2010: Steph Timeline
Age: 6 Major Events: Sometimes we could take Stephanie to family events. We almost always drove separately, because her stamina wasn’t very long. For every smiley, happy picture, there’s the… Read more 2010: Steph Timeline →
2011: Steph Timeline
Age: 7 Major Events: Holidays. We made and kept traditions because we believe holiday traditions are a great way to bond a family. Karianne stayed with us as an exchange… Read more 2011: Steph Timeline →
so sam
I love this picture because it perfectly captures Sam at this moment in time. Sam sent it to our family text thread yesterday, and I giggled when I saw it.… Read more so sam →