As I ran this morning down our extremely dusty road, I couldn't help but chuckle. 14 years ago, it was wet. And when I say wet, it was almost like build an ark and call it a day wet. Now, it's praying to the Lord for at least a drop of something. Anyway, 14 years ago last night, Joe came into the ... Read More about Our Sunshine
The King
It's a lot when you're the only boy in a sea of girls. There are the constant suggestions, the not-so-gentle reminders and the incessant talking and talking and talking. In a big family, a spring birthday is also a lot. This year in particular, our calendar is full of so much good and so many big ... Read More about The King
36 Hours and 18 Years
36 Hours and 18 Years Dear Anna, As I remind you every year on your birthday, you took a long time to get here. A long time. Days. Literally. 36 agonizing hours, one hospital kick-out, and lots of drugs later, you were born. And that seems like yesterday. So cliché, I know, but while ... Read More about 36 Hours and 18 Years
Freedom
As Thanksgiving weekend winds down, the celebrations keep coming around here. Josie is 16 today, well, technically not until 7:49 PM, and no driver's license until Tuesday, but still. Celebrations ensue currently with teenagers in the basement and ice cream containers and pizza boxes all over ... Read More about Freedom
Tending the Growing Garden
Weird title, right? Well, stick with me, and it will all make sense. It's the twins' 8th birthday today. We have enjoyed the reminders for the past month about this upcoming event, complete with a countdown on our chalkboard and subtraction done each day after the question every morning, ... Read More about Tending the Growing Garden