Holidays

Thankful

I am spending the week getting ready for our little one to arrive next month. It’s been emotional but, as I clean and go through spaces in our house for the first time in 2 years, I found that the smallest things, like a strand of Anna’s hair attached to a hair pretty, a small pieceContinue reading “Thankful”

A Gift from Heaven

I stopped by to deliver a gift to my dear friend Shannon and her lovely family. They have been so supportive this past year and have continued to be present in our lives; through the love and joy and through the tears. Shannon and her family mean the world to us, I’m sure that’s whyContinue reading “A Gift from Heaven”

Note

Faithfully each day he would appear in a new spot around the house. Joey Francisco, our family elf, was adored by our girls. They would run down the steps every morning looking around to see who would spot him first. Joey would even leave fun things for them to do, ways in which to helpContinue reading “Note”

Happiness Journal

Lots to be happy about this week but with that said my heart is very heavy. I know what it is and to be honest I’m not sure exactly how to get through it except to just pray and trust God that he will provide me with exactly what I need this Sunday, Mother’s Day.Continue reading “Happiness Journal”

Everyone Needs a Bunny on Easter

Linus likes to chew on things, anything really. I forgot how much puppies love to chew. The other day he started chewing on some Easter decorations and then I remembered the bunny ears. Have a wonderful Easter Weekend!

Family

I remember sitting around my grandmother’s antique table eating dinner with Miss Anna. It was just the two of us, our little family. We would say a prayer, talk about the day’s adventures and discuss what our plans were for the evening. Anna would suggest putting on “a show,” which was never really an actualContinue reading “Family”