Showing posts with label winter. Show all posts
Showing posts with label winter. Show all posts

The walking in-between
































Each of these mini time-capsules were captured yesterday. 
I'd like to think of this season of life as the walking in-between. 
In-between long summer nights and still-cold winter ones. 
In-between a pretty certain schedule and an uncertain one when our adoption happens....
definitely in-between feeling at peace and patient for our baby and anxious and wanting them here now.  We go back and forth (in-between again if you will) from feeling balanced in our loving and living to feeling like we need a breath of fresh air.  We parent our best these days but often don't feel like we know what we're doing.  So we lean hard on Jesus and show Jesus and love Jesus....and boldly lay the rest at His feet, sometimes by the bucketfuls a day.  Personally I go in-between wanting to share a personal glimpse of things like our life, my health, and my business here on the blog but not knowing how much to say.  Just being honest with that one. I'm beginning to grasp the meaning of "Mary pondered these things in her heart". So, in-between knowing how much to share because I do love to blog and don't plan to quit (like maybe ever), but some things for our family and my life are sacred and not meant to be shared. 

Yes? 

What I'm not ever in-between on is photography.  I urge you to use it as a tool, a form of worship, therapy, and for fun.  When words fail me, my photos don't.  They help tell a story I might not have the vocabulary for. This is our February story. 

(A passion of mine is spurring others on towards capturing their own beautiful stories.  See yesterday's post about a new online course coming this summer that can help you do that and more) 

Valentine's: a birthday and tea party!

 Hi friends! Have a seat, won't you?  It feels like too long since I've stretched my legs out and breathed deep here on the blog.  The last couple of posts from last week were scheduled ahead because I was having some computer work.  You guys, I was a nervous wreck taking my computer in! For about a year and a half it's been showing the rainbow circle on the screen that spins and spins anytime I try to do anything.  I took it in (finally) to get fixed and after a new hard drive my computer is faster than ever!! Like it keeps up with my brain now, cutting my work time in half at least.  SO. Excited! But, that's where I've been.  How are you? 
 Did you enjoy Valentine's Day or at least treat yourself to some chocolate? I sure hope so.  Last year my mom (whose birthday is ON Valentine's Day!) started a new tradition of hosting a tea party for all the girls in the family.  For us, that means we all (well, minus Brett) get to go and what fun we have!  This year was no exception.  The fun, conversation, delicious food, and beautiful decor were just delightful!  We truly enjoyed ourselves. 





 My mom worked so hard putting all the cute touches for the party together, like these spool name tags.  Aren't they adorable? 

 Enjoy a peek into our tea party! 




 (just like mama)


 Prayer matters.



 This is my twin and my older sister!
 Of course Anna's Sheriff Callie had to come along too. 
I mean that tail....how funny!




























This was one of my top favorite moments of the winter, with all the gang of girls together. 
It is so good to be around girl friends, especially when they're family! 
I appreciate my mom putting on such a fun tea party for us....
I wonder who you can have a party for today? 

Sending you much love. 

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