You may remember them. If not, they’re a family worth remembering. 2 years ago, 2 of these precious children lost their mother.  Nick lost his sister and Nicole lost her future sister-in-law.  To say it was devastating would be an understatement. But Nick and Nicole knew that though they could never replace their mother, they […]

This was going to be a redemption story. I had planned and prepped and done the hard work.  (and scoured Pinterest for hours.) One of our children was going to have a REAL first birthday.  A party.  A celebration.  Friends.  Family.  And a pinata. You see the other two?  Well…sometimes life happens.  Our little lady?  […]

All the planning, prepping and preparing was done. Every last detail had been finished.  She sat and took in the room.  It was filled with the people she loved the most.  Although the hum of a neighbor’s lawn-mower could be heard – nothing could take away all the beauty of this moment. Today. She would […]

There are certain days that have that “and then” quality.  Today finds itself there. It started when I grabbed what I thought were my keys…and then I realized they weren’t.  And that I had locked us out of the house…while Ted had already logged 3 hours en route to Virginia…and I had a meal cooking […]

Sometimes I feel stuck. Trapped. Unable. I look at my 3 little ones and though I’m grateful for them, I get bored.  I feel like a short order cook who continuously pours milk and juice all while trying to keep them alive and make sure the health department doesn’t shut my house down.  The thought […]

I cannot help but think of you two and smile.  So much love to you and happy anniversary!  May this year bring you even more beauty and wonder than ever before.  Love you two!!!!  

This morning Jayden asked to pray at breakfast. “I pray that God would have a great day.  And He’d get to play with all His friends.  And get a rubber duckie.  And He’d have fun at the playground.” I love this boy.  I love this prayer.  And I’m still learning from it.       […]

We had two hours. It wasn’t long enough.  But honestly – no amount of hours ever would be. When I found out that my best friend would be in the States from Japan and along our travel route while we were road-tripping – I planned everything else around seeing her and her sweet little ladies.  […]

“You can’t go back to school, Hannah.  I’ll miss you.” Cue my heart breaking into little pieces. I wanted to tell him it would be okay.  I wanted to tell him my heart is just as sad with him.  I wanted to tell him that all too soon he’ll be going to school with her […]

The Very Fairy Princess. Chickens. The perfect amount of sass. Hugs. Toddling. LOVE. Every element combined to capture a family that couldn’t be any more precious. Sweet Davis family, move to Atlanta, okay?  I’d love it.