Sometimes I’m really good at championing and supporting my husband – being his encourager and helpmate, listening and loving and serving, overlooking minor offenses, being fun to be with. Other times, I fail…miserably. I only see his weaknesses and my strengths. I give in to the temptation to fault findRead More
Trying to wrap my head around Baby Jesus
I’ve thought with wonder and awe before about Jesus entering our mess, but ever since I had a baby, I’ve been thinking in more detail about Baby Jesus. Like Jesus as a baby in his baby-ness. Luke is almost 6 months old now and rolling and squealing and laughing. Watching himRead More
On being a new mom
I tell Matt all the time that this is the happiest season of my life. I so love being Luke’s mom. It has brought me more joy than I could have ever imagined. I was extra alert on that car ride home from the hospital, sitting in the backseat withRead More
Luke’s Nursery
I love Luke’s nursery. Before he was born, I would just sit in here and look around, smiling and praying for him and daydreaming of holding him. It’s such a sweet, peaceful space. It’s the smallest bedroom in the house. And the darkest. (These pictures were taken on a particularlyRead More
Maternity Photos
We are just 3 weeks away from my due date, and my sweet new Michigan friend Jordan Ng came over and snapped these maternity pictures for us (she being pregnant and due the same week as me – how fun is that!) I am so pleased with them and love how she capturedRead More
On Turning 35
I turned 35 earlier this month. A milestone! On Matt’s 35th birthday I wrote him this list. Now it’s time for some personal 35-year-old reflections of my own. Here is my list of poignant observations 😉 I’m more vocal about my opinions at 35. (ie. “That doesn’t make any sense.” “IRead More