life

Of babies and toddlers and magic

August 11, 2012

Each day is a new day to experience the wonder that comes with having a little one. Yesterday Tyler watched over and over a video of himself. Each time he watched, his face had a look of pure joy and delight. He would yell along with the video, “Dad!!” and then laugh. We just sat [...]

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Tomorrow is a BIG day!

December 12, 2011

I am giddy. I can hardly contain myself. I can’t believe tomorrow is finally here. What? What have we been waiting for??? FINALIZATION! Tomorrow is the day that Tyler is forever and all time officially OURS! What a day of rejoicing! What a glimpse this gives me of how God and Jesus must feel when [...]

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sick of being sick

December 2, 2011

For almost 3 weeks now I have been sick. I am tired tired of being sick. My house is not the way I like it….the kids are doing fine. I have not gotten out enough….the stores are doing fine. I did not get to see the 4th Twilight premire….and I still haven’t been. And just [...]

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Women of Faith

October 14, 2010

What does it mean to be a Woman of Faith? The Women of Faith conference is coming to North Carolina in November and I am going. It makes me think…for me, what does it mean to be a woman of faith? I asked Jesus into my heart when I was 5. Before then, I grew [...]

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Is sleep overrated?

August 27, 2010

Is sleep overrated? I don’t think so. I just am having a hard time coordinating my sleep schedule with everyone elses. Like now, that most everyone is gone to school, I could go sleep. But last night, when everyone was asleep….I was wide awake. Any ideas for how to go to bed and stay asleep?

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17 things

May 31, 2010

17. I want my own little camper to decorate and play in. 16. I live life out loud…and sometimes that bothers people. 15. Mostly, I have kept my being adopted private…in a box both literally and emotionally, and only share it with a few choice people. Lately, the lid keeps blowing off. 14. I like [...]

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friends

October 7, 2009

Dear Friends and Family, You have been so sweet beyond words during this time of craziness for me. I have been completely caught off guard with this allergy to soy. I feel as though my life got turned upside down and each time I think it is getting back on track, I eat something with [...]