This Week In Pictures











I remember thinking when Mazy was just a few months old, how one day we would be celebrating her first birthday. That day has finally come.I have to say that I am not emotional in the sense of wishing the past year went by slower…
Back in October, we had a friend take some family pictures. We even took reinforcement along and brought a friend who Mazy just adores to make her smile, but I have to say, that didn’t impress Mazy! The first session did not go well so we decided to try a few hours later. This is…
One of the joys this past Thanksgiving was being able to share this pregnancy journey with our nieces and nephews. I know they have been waiting and praying for a cousin, so for them to “see” their baby cousin, was something I couldn’t wait for! I have to say, it was one of the most…
A little update on our life… Can’t believe we are like 2/3 the way through August already! Dan and I keep telling ourselves that just because the kids go back to school, doesn’t mean our summer is over! September can bring THE most beautiful weather (though we’ve been blessed with a gorgeous August!) We are…
Next week Mazy will be 11 months old! Wowzas! Love this girl more and more each day! It has been quite cold this week, so that means no walks for us, which has been a bit disappointing, but it is February in Minnesota! Hopefully we will be able to get outside again soon – otherwise…
As the saying goes, “It takes a village to raise a child.” Dan and I have often said being in youth ministry, that we treat our youth group kids as our own. We always have. We talk with them, care for them, hug them, and cry with them, as if they were. That whole concept…