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Baby Antics

The kids and I had Friday off of school. I slept in all the way to seven in the morning which felt great and was up and dressed while the house was quiet with sleeping people. I slipped over to our prayer corner for prayers and was most of the way through my psalms forContinue reading “Baby Antics”

Summer Recap

The week before the Fourth of July, Mike and I vacationed in Fort Worth.  Esther, John Ben, and Misha had fun back in Texas with John Ben’s wonderful folks, and Jonah, Xenia, and Justin caught the bus at St. Peter’s Church up to Camp Raphael in Oklahoma.  Mike worked from our hotel while I wentContinue reading “Summer Recap”

Grandma Life

Best day ever.  Mike’s mom Coryn told me I looked like I was glowing.  I felt like I was glowing with the love, joy, and sheer happiness that holding my grandson brings me.  I’m so glad Esther, John Ben, and Misha were able to visit us this summer. Esther and John Ben planned to bringContinue reading “Grandma Life”

Birth Story (It’s a boy!)

Esther has granted me the gift of reliving the experience of giving birth through her.  It’s so much easier as a grandmother, but the joy and the love and all the overwhelming feelings are just as wonderful as they were each of the six times I birthed my own children.  Tears and smiles come soContinue reading “Birth Story (It’s a boy!)”

Ohio Trip

I went out to Ohio for my spring break with nesting instincts at an all-time high.  I planned on setting up the baby room, cleaning the house from top to bottom, and filling their freezer with home-cooked freezer meals.  I also hoped that the baby might come early, but I’m back home now without seeingContinue reading “Ohio Trip”