20 weeks | baby bink 2

Halfway through this pregnancy. I can hardly believe it! A giant PTL (PRAISE THE LORD!) for a perfectly healthy 20 week anatomy scan this week. And we stuck to our guns with not finding out the gender in order to enjoy another big surprise on delivery day as we did with Wren. It was just too.much.fun!

And even more to celebrate...Michael, Wren and I are getting back to our little family rhythm again now that I'm feeling well and more energized - time I'm so grateful for as we are being very mindful of soaking up sweet time with Wren [the only child version]. 

Sweet babe, I'm so in awe of the miracle that you already are! You have restored a joy and hope in us that we will fight to never let go of again. A blessing I am now reminded of every time that I feel you kick around (finally! An anterior placenta position this time around kept me on my toes waiting a little longer than I expected to). And some of my most favorite family moments have included you already - talking to you in my belly as we tuck Wren into bed each night. She is so eager to meet you and constantly tells you that "bunnies are her favorite; she likes purple (sometimes pink, sometimes green like Mama); and that she will help you pet all of the animals, plant seeds in the garden, hike to waterfalls and climb up into the treehouse." 

We prayerfully anticipate you joining us this summer! All of our love, littlest one.

|Big| sisters make the best friends

Wren is going to be a big sister! We'll be growing a new, little best friend until early August. Grateful down to our bones to be adding another blessing to our little family adventure!

Christmas Morning | 2016

Not intentionally themed, but somehow our Christmas morning included a lot of barns. I guess since we didn't buy a farm this year after looking at several we seemed to have brought the farm to us instead (: 

We enjoyed a sweet and simple Christmas morning, just our little family, with a grateful and excited toddler. Cookies for breakfast of course, just to add to the fun. And we hope you enjoyed just as much joy with your families as well. We are forever thankful for the significance of this holiday and the blessings and purpose it offers to us year round. 

This year has been redemptive and full of growth and we look forward to 2017 with hope and expectancy for what God has for our family. 

Thanksgiving weekend | 2016

Full bellies and such full hearts after a Thanksgiving holiday with our tribe! We are grateful for this life and those that we are blessed to claim as family and friends. From sweet snail mail and gifts that make me cry, to Friendsgiving with best buds, to sugar for breakfast, favorite dishes and shared recipes, to walks through the woods, to golden hour moments with family - we remain so very thankful. This year has held emptiness, but has us fixed on the simple joys of today and the hope and purpose of all of our tomorrows.