Tag Archives: Faith

Redemption

Posted on October 26, 2015 by Caitlin @ TOTE

“There is redemption in this,” she said. “You may not see it now, but He always uses the big, hard things to do the big, good things. I promise.” And I nodded. In my grief-stricken numbness, I nodded. Because nodding … Continue reading →

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Ultrasounds and Prayers

Posted on February 20, 2014 by Caitlin @ TOTE

Fundraising efforts for St. Gianna’s Maternity Home raised more than $50,000! If you were one of the many who contributed, they very sincerely thank you! And I say “You’re awesome!” So, as promised, ultrasound photos of our handsome Little Man. Happy face, … Continue reading →

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It’s Going to be Amazing

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Caitlin @ TOTE

I suppose it’s only fair to write an update on our boy too. Because parenting is all about being fair, right? Right… The truth is, I’m flabbergasted that there’s less than 10 weeks left in this pregnancy (plus or minus a couple). It’s … Continue reading →

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Lighting the Tree

Posted on December 15, 2013 by Caitlin @ TOTE

Happy (belated) Feast day, Little Lulu! Last year, our tree failed. We hosted Christmas, and when my mom arrived she asked, “Why isn’t your tree decorated? Where are the lights?” “What? Tree? Huh? Where am I?…” I replied in a … Continue reading →

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Advent Fast

Posted on November 30, 2013 by Caitlin @ TOTE

There are very few photos of me on this blog. Usually I’m behind the camera. Right where I like it! However, in this last Thanksgiving post, I’m in an absurd percentage (like 50%) of those photos. That’s the beauty of being … Continue reading →

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Anyone, Not Everyone

Posted on November 15, 2013 by Caitlin @ TOTE

Mo sings this song several times a day (and when I say “sing”, I actually mean yells at the top of her lungs), “I love ANYONE. ANYONE I LOVE. ANY any anyone, I LOVE. I LOVE LOVE LOVE ANYONE!….” You … Continue reading →

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Rejoice!

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Caitlin @ TOTE

I had the most beautiful Saturday! Well, besides the weather, that is. Apparently, we’re setting rain records up here in Vancouver, and in Rainy-Capital-of-Everywhere, WA that means something! It has been pouring for a week now, with no end in … Continue reading →

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Quotable Mo-ments

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Caitlin @ TOTE

Monica’s most quotable moments come in the clarity of the early morning, fresh from a good night’s sleep. Or, in the manic, up-too-late times of the night. Sunday was an evening of the latter. We went to a special exposition … Continue reading →

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Sinking In

Posted on July 12, 2013 by Caitlin @ TOTE

This was Mo’s first year at Vacation Bible School (all the way on the right). As a newly minted three year old, she was one of the youngest to go. I dropped her off at the beginning of the week … Continue reading →

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Babies in Mass

Posted on June 7, 2013 by Caitlin @ TOTE

We went to a Good Friday service at the little church next door to my Grandparent’s house in Benton City, WA (fun facts: my great grandpa donated the land for the church, it’s the church my grandparents were married in, … Continue reading →

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