It's a GIRL!

Thrilled & Excited. Cannot wait to meet our little GIRL!!!! 

Five in a Frame!

So grateful to my sister who captured these for our family this past Fall! Our last family photos as a family of Five, and a tiny Etta in my belly before I even knew it. I love them all so much. Enjoy!

Getting all Festive, Valentines Edition

Getting in all the last festive Valentines activities because sometimes I forget what holiday is even coming until it slaps me in the face... but Valentines Week is here! We considered sugar cookies briefly before ultimately deciding rice krispie treats sounded so much yummier!! These turned out so stinkin’ cute❤️ 

A Home Tour : Abel has his own room!

In the Fall, Abel transitioned to having his own room. He didn't want it for the longest time, so we didn't press, but would bring it up now and again just to check in. Well, at the end of Summer he finally said, "Okay, I'll try it. For three nights." -- We didn't switch beds or do anything fancy, he just tried sleeping in what was then Isla's room for a few nights & decided he liked it. It was bittersweet having him & Lucy be separate for the first time in history, but was also exciting to have a new space to create for him & to see him grow in independence.

Abel turns SIX!

I don't know how it's possible that I've been a parent for six years, or how my baby boy is so grown, but here we are! Abel is six years old. Still my tender, kind, fun loving, wild boy. Thank you God for the gift he is.

Happy Birthday Abel! Still believing you to be the very most special kid in the world. We love you!

& because all of the feelings are still there only multiplied, the words are all here...

FIVE -- FOUR -- THREE -- TWO -- ONE