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This moment in our life, we have dreamed about for years. Years of prayers, years of dreaming, and years of wondering when, just maybe when, it would be our time to have a child. Many have said “oh, just wait until you have to change diapers and stay up with her all night because she…
Summer came in with a bang this week! After getting done with some big projects over the past few months, we had a bit more of a normal week. I’ll let the pictures tell the week’s story: Mazy loves to play with my hair: And the feeling is mutual: We spent Memorial Day weekend with…
A year ago today, was a much different story in our life. We started the day by learning that Dan was let go from his job for reasons we did not understand. Yet it was also filled with such joy as hours later, we learned that Brenda was pregnant with our two children! Such a…
Having a child is supposed to be a fun and exciting time. Yet for some, the thought of having a child may bring an utter sense of fear and apprehension. When you consider all the things that “need” to be done, with your to-do list the size of a thick novel, you may wonder if…
Everyone struggles with guilt. This feeling that we should have done something a different way. Made a different choice. Acted in a kinder way. Said it a different way. Or should have not said anything at all. Guilt. Then there is this guilt when we think… Did my child have too much screen time today?…
I am such a homebody. I love the days when Mazers and I just cook, bake, read, play, talk, dance, and just live life TOGETHER. If someone walked into our home, I am sure they would wonder who in the world this crazy lady is, but all I know is that Mazy loves it. That…