what a pleasant few weeks this has been.  after about a month or so of hosting we have had a solid string of days just t...

stella vivienne (at two months shy of four): because of her strong heart and driven spirit.  because of the things sh...

slow down.  put away distractions.  make a cup of morning tea and sip it while sitting.  watch your babies prance on the couch.  pu...

it's rather hard for me to believe i am almost half way through my third pregnancy.  yes, almost half way!  it was not until i s...

andrew and i returned from our little trip to the caribbean just in time to enjoy halloween as a family.  this year, stella cho...

we had a sweet little party for theodore loui...