Evan adores her baby brother. She dotes on him, tries to hold him, longs to interpret his every coo, admires his eyes, etc.
The other day, she wanted to hold him on her lap. He was holding each of her hands with that death-grip babies use when they feel insecure. (He can’t help it… she doesn’t [...]

Ferris recently found a small Gideon’s Bible we had tucked away somewhere. I’m not sure if it’s the size that appeals to her or what, but she LOVES this little Bible.
She carries it around the house and if she sees it somewhere, she repeats “Bible!” until it’s in her posession again.
I’m hoping it’s a good [...]

I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.  (III John 4)
When Grayson arrived (and was a BOY!), we knew the kids would all be thrilled. Yet, we also knew that Connor would find it extra special to have a baby brother! A first for him!
Today, more than seven whole [...]

Today’s a special day here: Evan turns THREE!
Since she surprised us three years ago by arriving two months early, she has not stopped amazing us. Her size has never been an obstacle for her. Despite the fact that she weighs less than her little sister (Ferris is 13 months younger than her,) Evan has NO [...]

You know that beautiful shade of silvery-grayish-blue?
Here, I’ll show you. Here’s blue with a little Gray mixed in:

Isn’t that adorable? I know he’s my own kid, and I know I’m biased, but I find this photo irresistible!
PS-That’s one of the rare times around here that you’ll ever see the bottom of the laundry basket.

It’s really cold and snowy here in northwest Indiana. I really need to do some grocery shopping.
Nate’s work schedule is crazy busy this week… But the idea of taking 6 kids grocery shopping and trying to unload the cart and buckle seatbelts with wind swirling the zero-degree temps around us just didn’t appeal to [...]

My kids like to cook. All of them. Even the boys. (Well, I suppose the jury is still out on little Gray, since he’s only 6 months old. If his enthusiasm for eating is any indication, he’ll like to cook, too.)
For Christmas, I found them a neat little kids’ cookbook. It has pictures that help [...]