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We attempted to reinvigorate a mediocre Christmas break (#Flu boo!) with a last minute trip to Leavenworth. If I had TRIED to capture how it went in a photo I couldn’t have set it up better than this 😂🤣😂 #atleastwetried Maybe they’ll only remember the good parts? #picsthatgetbetterthemoreyoulook #believe #reindeerarescary #turnsout #ineedadrink #oranaward #howaboutboozeINatrophyI almost posted this on Halloween, but those aren’t costumes 😂 The big kids are back enrolled at our local parochial school. There are several reasons we stopped homeschooling, but the most important one is that we know that this option is what’s best for our kids and for our family-for right now. Thank you to all our family and friends and teachers who have so loved us (and especially our kids) in these transitions. And thank YOU for putting up with all these quasi-melodramatic “grand announcement” posts 😂 I just didn’t want anyone to be too surprised by our Christmas card. 🤣😘❤️ #howeveryouschoolisfinebyme #allthefeelings #thoseuniformsthough😍Homeschool 😳😳😳 Our reasons are many, varied and deeply personal, but, at the very core of this call, I know I am to work especially hard on my relationships with these five tiny humans this year. So, I’m going to try and be “here” less and out “there” more. Less Little Squares. More Little Loves. Maybe some day I’ll be good at balancing IG life and in-person life, but I’m not. And, right now I need to tip the scales really far in the direction of my kiddos. Also, I love you guys, but I gotta love them more. 🤷🏼♀️😂 That’s some serious stuff, so here are some idyllic homeschooling pictures that thankfully have no sound #alltheyelling And be sure to scroll all the way to the end for a laugh. My life is 95% outtake, but that’s ok. On a COMPLETELY unrelated note, please pray for me #fivekidsisalotofkids #andihavenoideawhatimdoing PS We love the school they attended last year and I feel really good knowing that they can always go back 😂 PPS Txt or email me all the good memes and photos I’ll miss #mamraderie #FOMO and please assume I ❤️ everything you post #ineedyoutoknowi❤️you PPPS I’m going to dust off the blog, so if you want to know all the ways I’m failing (ahem) rocking life in the next year, check it out. 😘Archives
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Tag Archives: Life
Going from Two to Three…
I made three stops this morning with both girls. Three. With only a couple minor breakdowns, brought on (as usual) by hunger or hair pulling. That may be my greatest accomplishment this week. And proud I am. Because here’s the thing: … Continue reading
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Tagged Baby Boy, Family, Family of Five, Life, Lu Pic, Mo Pic, Photography, Three Kids, Waiting
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Ultrasounds and Prayers
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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Tagged Baby Boy, Creo Photography, Faith, Hard Stuff, Life, Prayers, Pregnancy, Shoulder Dystocia, Ultrasound
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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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So Proud
Got this message from Andy: You read that right. He passed the PE, Baby! Woohoo! Thank you to everyone who prayed for him on the day of his exam. I am now married to a Professional Engineer. Oo la la. Doesn’t that … Continue reading
Rejoice!
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
Before Your First Day
Dear Mo, You only get one. Your very first, First Day of School. And tomorrow’s the day! Years from now, you won’t remember it. That’s a lot to ask of a three year old. But I will. I’ll probably remember … Continue reading
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
Out to Lunch
There were many warning signs. So many, in fact, I’m not sure why we thought it would be a good idea. Going out to lunch, that is. Krista, “A table for, um…Let me count. Nine, please.” “Nine?” asked the hostess. … Continue reading
Lu’s Birthday Birth Story
A year ago, at this moment, I was in the process of birthing a baby. This baby, to be exact. I was deep into contractions by this time of night, Andy helping me through each one. Actually, the beginning would … Continue reading
