Ellie

I praise You because I am fearfully and wonderfully made. 

Your works are wonderful, I know that full well.

                         -Psalm 139:14

A Cheesy Valentine

Valentine's Day has got to be the most ridiculous day of the year. But at least it gives me a reason to take incredibly cheesy pictures.

Hope you have a lovely day!

Little Details

This photo is one of my all-time favorites. I love so many things about it, I wouldn't know where to begin. I love what you first see about this picture- a father kissing his little girl. But I also see the moments before, where he sweeps her up off the floor and hugs her. I imagine her laughs of surprise (from the box on the counter, it looks like she was helping put groceries away). I love the fact that his eyes are closed and hers are open. I love how she is tiny enough to be held with such ease. I love her nightgown because that means this picture was taken in the evening, which means he probably just got home from work and his children are all excited to see him. I love how her feet are in the picture, that just 'makes' the picture for me. And by the looks of her dirty feet, I have a feeling it is summertime. I imagine sounds of crickets and grasshoppers are coming from the window behind them. I think about how, later, she'll fall asleep on the couch listening to those sounds. 

I love all the little details.

The Simple Things

Taking time to enjoy the little things- like the snow falling- because life's too short to be worried and upset over silly, trivial things.

Why I Love Mondays

I don't know about you, but I look forward to Mondays. Why? 'Cause I get to spend time with 8 of the cutest kiddos ever. Like seriously cute. I'm absolutely loving this photo at the moment. Can you say utterly adorable?

If for some bizarre reason you're still not convinced, here's one more:

Like I said, utterly adorable. Happy Monday!

Snow Days Are Lovely Things

Chicago got snow... lots of snow.

And so, it's been a day filled with many lovely things.. taking pictures, playing outside, having friends come over, baking chocolate cookies, making cards, and drinking (the most amazing) blueberry lemon tea. 

It's been a good day.

Bad Days

I can tell already, it's gonna be one of those weeks.. Two days in a row now my alarm has gone off and I've smacked the snooze button more than once. Not because I'm tired, but because I just don't want to face the day.

Friday seems so far away.