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Today was THE DAY we could find out the gender of lil’ baby Sterk! We both were SO eager for this day to come because we just wanted to KNOW! More than anything, we wanted to see our baby again. We couldn’t wait to see it’s little toes. It’s beautiful face. It’s formed body. A…
It’s hard to believe that school is right around the corner! As much as I enjoy summer, by the time school hits, I am ready for routine again. Because summer is filled many activities, gatherings, and events, I live by my planner, to make sure I don’t miss a thing, yet when school comes around,…
As I think about Christmas being just around the corner, I can’t help but think about how I live my life!? Do I live my life for ideas of who I want to be and the stuff I surround myself with, or do I live in contentment, joy, and peace? Dan and I were busy…
As I said in my last post, I did stop breastfeeding. When I first became pregnant, a common question asked is “are you going to breastfeed?” I often said that I would give it a try and see what happens. Really though, what I meant while screaming inside was “YES!” Breastfeeding is something that I…
Decorating for Christmas can be such a joyful time. Turn up the Christmas music. Make some homemade hot chocolate. Put your slippers on. Start a fire in the fireplace. Christmas has a way of creating a settling, peaceful, and calm mood. Decorating FOR Christmas should offer the same feeling. Do you ever walk into someone’s…
Heads up, this blog is going to look a little crazy for a short time while I do some renovations! It is time to do some updating, including a NEW LOOK. In the meantime, bear with me since I am no graphic designer! Thank you to all of you faithful readers and hopefully in the…