We’re heading to Wrigley Field in just three days with our boys! We couldn’t be more excited.
We’re praying for good weather. The forecast for game day changes daily. This morning they predicted it will be 68 degrees with a 60% chance of rain.
We realized this morning that it will be cheaper — [...]
Ever have one of those days? Not the bad kind, but the kind where — no matter what happens — everything is still good?
That’s here today!
I think it’s partially baseball season that has me in a good mood… or the fact that I found the bottoms of the hampers today! Or maybe it’s [...]
If Friday was Good Friday and we celebrated the resurrection of Christ yesterday, then surely today should be better than good! Today is now called Amazing Monday in my book!
We read through the Easter story from the Bible with the kids last night. We used the Resurrection Eggs and they had turns opening each [...]
The weather outside today is simply gorgeous! I couldn’t pass up this opportunity, so I surprised the kids by squeezing in a trip to the park, somewhere between lunch and nap time. Seemed like the perfect plan to take advantage of 74 degrees and sunny. Plus, the public school kids were still being held prisoner [...]
The weather is finally above freezing here in Chicagoland! I love it when it warms up.
Today, as we finished school, I sent the 5 oldest kiddies out to play. When I looked out the window a few minutes later, this warmed my heart even more:
I didn’t even ask Andy and Brady to swing with their [...]
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 [...]
It’s family tradition around here to read Luke’s account of the birth of Jesus before opening gifts at Christmastime. We do it as a family and also with our extended family.
A couple of years ago, our now 9-year-old nephew Joshua read the passage aloud and did great. This year was my Andy’s turn. We had [...]
We finally squeezed a family photo in. We would have done it sooner, but we keep getting sick. In fact, Nate hasn’t been feeling good since Saturday evening, but since he was the only one who seemed plagued, we went for it yesterday.
We explained to the photographer that we didn’t expect everyone to be smiling, [...]
We scheduled an appointment at a local photography studio to have some family portraits taken tomorrow. I called yesterday.
So, wouldn’t you know it? Two of our crew seem to be coming down with fevers, complete with watery, dripping eyes and very runny noses.
I hate it when infants are sick. So sad.
I especially hate it when [...]
We’re celebrating the birthday of my dreamboat husband, today! Wooo-Hooo!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BABY!
The ingredients are ready for your birthday meatloaf, mashed potatoes and turnip / collard greens. A chocolate mayonnaise cake is in the works.
Six darling children and one smokin’ hot wife is waiting for you to return home from the airport so the festivities can [...]