Good morning, loyal readers.I didn't announce my week-long break from blogging, but I enjoyed a week at the beach with my family in Kiawah Islands, South Carolina last week. I attempted to write on an iPad, but found that a touch screen keyboard doesn't exactly allow for easy typing.Bennett's first full week at the beach was incredible. The weather was absolutely perfect (think 75-80 Continue Reading
Five on Friday: This week in photos
I decided was the day to start lesson planning for the fall. I want to be totally prepared by the time I get back to school so I can leave *promptly* at 3:45. Never did I EVER think I would become a 3:45 teacher, but if you come in early, have your material ready, and use your planning period wisely...why not?For this five on Friday, I've decided to just present my week in pictures. 1. Continue Reading
Buckhead Bytes part IV: Divine Romance
This is part IV of a series that takes Andy Stanley's sermons from Sunday to every day. If you missed part I, just click here to catch up. If you missed part II, click here. Part III, click here.Here is a quick catch up:February 2009: I recognize that I have not been living up to the standard that I had been called. I write a sincere plea for God to direct me where Continue Reading
How different life may have been…
I may not have ever heard your voice. You wouldn't have ever given me my nighttime bottle or rocked me to sleep. Who else could've given me strong baby abs without your baby sit-ups?Sure; instead of waiting a few days later for Christmas presents, we might have opened them that morning. The living room would've been filled with torn wrapping paper, but inherently empty.Instead of Continue Reading
On this day four years ago…
On this day four years ago, I was barely keeping it together.I was curling my sister's hair in my aunt's Mexican master bath in anticipation for her meeting her groom at the altar. I thought back to all of the moments that we played together as kids. I remember talking and dreaming about who our husbands would be. I remember thinking that her future groom exceeded all of those Continue Reading
To beach or not to beach…(for my more visual readers…)
Bennett went to the beach for the first time this weekend: cuteness ensued.BeforeBefore the beachCool dudeHolding Nana's fingerReally, though?PreciousFather-son bonding time.The boysWhat is this beautiful place, dad?First family photo at the Emerald CoastLoves his Granddad!Beach naps with Granddad are the best!After a day full of fun in the sun and sands of Destin, Steven and I got ready for my Continue Reading
A letter to my son at two months
Dear Bennett,Today you are two months old. Just over sixty days ago, I began to believe in the idea of love at first sight. The first time I saw you, I wept with joy. Now, each day that passes is another day that I get to celebrate the miracle of your birth and life. I am so thankful for every moment that I share with you: each smile, each snuggle, and each tear. Continue Reading
To heir is human…
Now, I don't like to brag, but I will.I have the best parents and in-laws in the world. I know you hear that often (cue eye rolls), but in this case, it is true. Steven and I talk at length and often about how lucky we are to have the parents that we have. To be fair, I used to live my life peering through Pollyanna goggles. I thought everyone got the chance to be loved and Continue Reading
Hoppy…no…Holy Easter…
As a child, I could count on Easter to always bring a few things: candy, white ruffled socks, a new hand-sewn dress (that ALWAYS matched my older sister), and the story of the resurrection tucked inside of our individual Easter baskets. I remember my mother plaiting my hair the night before to get the look of crimped hair; which, by the way, was very cool in the late eighties and early Continue Reading
I try wearing tight jeans but I can never pull them off…
You may have seen the article floating around on the internet that claims having a baby is like "losing your leg and winning the lottery." The claims that Beaulieu makes are completely valid, although I suppose I am one of those people that has oddly loved how much my life has changed. I made plans for my parents to watch Bennett and put him in his crib on the night of a dear Continue Reading
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