Dorothy’s Birthday (and my birth photography experience)
A few months away from my due date, I asked my photographer friend, Lisa, if she'd be interested in doing a newborn home photo shoot once Baby arrived. (Do yourself a favor and check out her beautiful website here.) She said she'd be happy to, so I told her my due...
read moreThe Year of Me
So, I had a baby girl, she's perfect, and she turned 4 weeks old today. There's so much great blogging material I could choose from: birth photography, the birth story, the story behind Dorothy's name, breastfeeding this time around, life on the home front with 4,...
read moreGathering Intentions for Labor & Delivery
I had my 39-week OBGYN appointment yesterday, and it looks like Baby will be making his/her appearance any day now. The plan is to go into labor, arrive at the hospital with time to spare for an epidural, have an uncomplicated labor/delivery, and avoid a c-section....
read moreGathering Intentions for Labor & Delivery
I had my 39-week OBGYN appointment yesterday, and it looks like Baby will be making his/her appearance any day now. The plan is to go into labor, arrive at the hospital with time to spare for an epidural, have an uncomplicated labor/delivery, and avoid a c-section....
read moreA New Beginning
"A clean heart create for me, O God, and a steadfast spirit renew within me." Welp, party people, it's officially Lent. With my Lenten game plan in place, today feels a little like a mini New Year full of hope, energy, and the promise of a new life. The theme of...
read moreLent 2016: It's Not the What; It's the How
With varying level of success each day, I've been praying this Novena to the Holy Spirit in preparation for Lent to help me discern what God is asking me as we prepare for Easter. Despite my inability to be faithful in praying it each day, it's bearing a lot of...
read moreLent 2016: It’s Not the What; It’s the How
With varying level of success each day, I've been praying this Novena to the Holy Spirit in preparation for Lent to help me discern what God is asking me as we prepare for Easter. Despite my inability to be faithful in praying it each day, it's bearing a lot of...
read moreJane's 6th Birthday Party
Jane has always loved her birthday, so it came as no surprise when she started talking about her party master plan several months ago. "Mom, this year, I've decided I want to have a poor party." "What's a 'poor party,' honey?" "Well, instead of presents, I want my...
read moreJane’s 6th Birthday Party
Jane has always loved her birthday, so it came as no surprise when she started talking about her party master plan several months ago. "Mom, this year, I've decided I want to have a poor party." "What's a 'poor party,' honey?" "Well, instead of presents, I want my...
read moreOur Romantic Getaway
Philip and I had the most wonderful, relaxing, romantic getaway a few weeks ago! There are so many pictures and things to share. Let's see if I can do my best to wrap up the trip in ten minutes with just my very favorite things... We had our very first all-inclusive...
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