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Mother’s Day photos went about as well as could be expected considering the circumstances #pandemic #5kidsisalotofkids 😂 Actually, in all honesty, if your plans were seriously derailed this year, can I suggest starting a small tradition of getting IN the photo with your kid(s) just one day a year- just Mother’s Day. We spend all day every day documenting these little stinkers (ahem, angels) from every angle possible, but we also need to be documented WITH them. No matter the wide range of emoji faces we got, I believe the kids and I will want to look back at these pictures some day ❤️ #getinthephoto #dontevendressup #Andytook7000photos #theremayhavebeensomethreats #andTeofellintheriver #coolcool❤️Easter 2020 good things: Easter baskets, Easter egg hunts, chocolate, good food, grandparent goodie drop offs and zoom family dinner. 💔Easter 2020 not great things: not physically being with extended family, family photos taken under threat and a personal lack of “Alleluia”. 🌷I know we are an Easter people. I know Alleluia is our song. But right now, my spiritual and emotional edges are so frayed, that trying to dive into that truth seems impossible and even a little painful. 🐣So, praise God for Easter traditions that bring happiness to children and still taste good for us adults. And if your Easter wasn’t full of profound theological Joy (or even plain ol’ happiness), if trying to declare “He is Risen!” made you cry instead of smile- you’re not alone. ❤️ ✝️And maybe this season- Easter (not Lent)-is the time for growth for some of us. It is a season that begs us to hold the grief/anger/sadness/fear of our lives and the joy of a risen Lord in the same cupped hands. I’m glad this season is 50 days; I’ve got a lot of work to do. 🌅I’m just going to take a second to appreciate this man right here. He is a full time engineer, full time dad, full time spouse and, somehow, is still making the time to produce these face shields for local healthcare workers. ❤️ He’s 3D printing ‘round the clock, staying up late to tweak the design, and coordinating safe delivery to those on the front lines who need them.👏🏻 You know how we’re supposed to “find the helpers” in times of crisis? Well, I found one. For sure. #weareallthehelpers #diyPPE #stayhomestaysafe Thank you @josefprusa for the original design and for all our customers @catholiccurio who are funding this effort ❤️. We have seen an outpouring of generosity that, I think, attests to the deep desire in every human to be a helper. It is an amazing truth to witness.Archives
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Tag Archives: Family
2013 in Photos
I tried to narrow down my favorite one photo from each month in 2013. I failed. And you know what? That’s ok by me. Some you’ve seen, some you haven’t. Enjoy! January February March April May June July August September October … Continue reading
Merry Christmas! and a Board Game Review
I took about a bazillion photos over the last week, so I’ll need a minute to filter out the best. In the mean time, here’s a family photo (of the five of us!) in front of our church creche: On … Continue reading
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Tagged Board Games, Christmas, Family, Friends, Life, Photography, Telestrations
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A Dose of Christmas
Before we left Richland last weekend, we made a stop at Beaver Bark to say hello to the reindeer and get pictures with santa. Remember Santa pictures last year? Well, this year didn’t go much better. Until we got the … Continue reading
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Tagged Christmas, Family, Funny, Lu Pic, Mo Pic, Photography, Santa Photo, Sisters, Tim
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So Much Thanksgiving!
And so many photos of a wonderful holiday! Hope you were also surrounded by love!
Well Check! 3 Year and 1 Year
Here’s the stats on Mo-Bug and Lulu-Bell for those of you who are interested (I’m looking at you, Grandmas!). Lu at one year(ish)– Height: 2’6″ (81%) Weight: 22lbs 12oz (86%) Head Circ: 19.25″ (100%, actually she’s tracking off the charts … Continue reading
Mo’s Peter Pan Birthday Extravaganza!
Before I start, I want to make it abundantly clear that a Peter Pan birthday party was Mo’s idea. Ok, developing into a full-blown costume party may be partly my fault. However, some of the credit lies with my sisters … Continue reading
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Tagged Family, Friends, Mo Pic, Peter Pan, Photography, Tinker Bell
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Babies in Mass
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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Tagged Blast from the Past, Catholic, Faith, Family, Funny, Just Us, Mo Pic, Photography
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Corey and The Mermaids
I overheard this gem while Corey was reading to Mo-Bug: “Once upon a time, in a faraway kingdom, there was a beautiful queen, heavy with child. She sat sewing by her open window, gazing at the winter scene before her. … Continue reading
Alleluia! Easter 2013
What a beautiful, sunny, joy-filled weekend! Here’s proof:
Apparently, We Like the Zoo
…Considering it’s our go-to place when people come to visit. Every time, we explore a new area. It’s kind of Mo’s favorite place. On our most recent trip, Sherri and Mo sang “Africa! We’re going to Africa” from the time … Continue reading
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Tagged Family, Lu Pic, Mo Pic, Nik, Photography, Portland Zoo, Tim
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