Rachel and Pete

"The Lord has done great things for us,

and we are filled with joy."

                      -Psalm 126:3

Weekends Are For

Marveling at His creation- little tiny snowflakes.

Sleepovers and origami parties.

Birthday blueberry shortcake leftovers.

Breakfasts of cinnamon oatmeal and coffee.

Weekends Are For

Snowy, snowy days.

Learning this piano song, all by yourself.

Cradling a 5-week-old baby in your arms.

Remembering and missing this place.

Homemade cheese pizza.

Immanuel- God With Us

She asks me, "Will it be Christmas tomorrow too?" 

I know that feeling. 

That feeling of not wanting any of

this wonder to wander away-

or me from it.

"Yes, it is Christmas forever now," I say

"Because Christ is always with us."

tree decorating randomness

"But the biggest mistake I made is this:

I did not live in the moment enough.

I wish I had treasured the doing a little more 

and the getting it done a little less."

                -Anna Quindlen

Newborn Photos (5 weeks late)

"For You created my inmost being; 

You knit me together in my mother's womb.

I praise You because 

I am fearfully and wonderfully made;

Your works are wonderful, 

I know that full well."

                       -Psalm 139:13-14

So excited to get to know you, baby girl..

to hear your laughs 

to spend time playing with you,

and to see you grow up.

An Audience of One

So what could I bring to honor Your majesty?

What song could I sing 

that would move the heart of royalty?

When all that I have 

is this life that You've given me.

So Lord let me live for You

my song with humility. 

And Lord as the love song of my life is played

 I have one desire:

To bring glory to Your name.

Quietly My Heart Seeks Your Face

"My heart says of You, 'Seek His face,'

Your face, O Lord, I will seek."

                       -Psalm 27:8

Happy Birthday!

Wishing you, little brother, a wonderful day.

Happy Birthday, dearest Sammy!

Downtown Chicago

Sweet Girl

Meet the Baby:

Precious, isn't she? Meet Big Brother #1:

This guy is such a sweetheart and oh-so caring. 

And now I'll introduce Big Brother #2:

Another sweet, adorable little guy.

My first newborn photo-shoot was lots of fun, 

and I learned lots of things.. but I think the best part 

was seeing just how tiny and precious newborns are. 

And how loved this little one is by her brothers.

Looking forward to spending time with you, 

hearing your laughs, playing with you, 

and getting to know you, sweet girl.