So Olivia is teaching me a bajillion things about being a nice person. Thing 231: even when you’re sick, smile (that baby above has RSV, but look at that smile…???) Thing 232: even after a terrible night, smile. Thing 233: even if you have every reason not to smile, smile.…
View PostI’ve been soaking in old memories of my time in Galilee, which was a whole two years ago at this very time in the spring. That area of Israel is peace at its best, and a good chunk of my heart can be found there at the shoreline. We had…
View PostRyan was on Olivia duty while I made dinner last Sunday, and like any honorable former member of the middle school marching band, he pulled out his trumpet to serenade her. Maybe she was initially a little bit uncertain of the situation? Then she started to enjoy it, and then…
View PostI feel like I am fitting into motherhood more and more each day. Everything that comes with the lifestyle – plenty of unpredictability, less sleep, instant changes, lots of playing, a baby’s cry, and being time efficient. Slowly but surely, I really am loving all of it. I am becoming…
View PostWe walked around the neighborhood Friday afternoon. The air was warmer and fresh – rain was coming. We had time to be together and we loved it. Best kind of date, in my book. I am so grateful for Ryan and Olivia, this small little family that the three of…
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