Category: Children

  • What I’m Using for Baby #4

    What I’m Using for Baby #4

    I love seeing what others use and love – for themselves, their home, and family. This week, in honor of reaching 37 weeks pregnant with our little miracle baby, I thought I’d share 5 things I’m planning to use for baby #4. Make sure you stick around to the end – or just scroll to the bottom…

  • my greatest prayer for my children

    my greatest prayer for my children

    Last week, I sat through my church’s communion service with my 3 year old on my lap and my 5 year old next to me. Throughout the service, there were prayers, songs, and Scripture readings. My attention was divided {obviously} between engaging my mind in the service and helping my children sit still. My mind began…

  • a new tradition

    a new tradition

    I’m a big fan of meaningful traditions. But sometimes it’s hard to just ‘come up with’ a great tradition to start, right? Last year, we started using a new advent with our kids. We did it in the evenings before bed and everyone loved it. We’re definitely going to use it again. But I’m also going to try…

  • pictures for daddy

    pictures for daddy

    Last week, I decided to make a collage of pictures for my hubby for Father’s Day. So, in normal fashion, I did it in the afternoon – perfect timing, of course….hottest part of the day, right before naptime…I’m brilliant, I tell you. My kids were incredible troopers and we managed to get some cute shots.…

  • 4 Tips for Taking Your Own Family Pics

    4 Tips for Taking Your Own Family Pics

    A few weeks ago, I decided we needed an updated family picture. Because I’m an incredibly patient person, I thought we would go ahead and take them that very night. Except the forecast was calling for rain. After dinner, I glanced outside, noticed there was zero rain, and suggested we attempt family pics. Because usually…