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  1. following in their Papa’s footsteps

    July 22, 2017
    Papa took Aikido lessons about 15 years ago. so for Christmas 2 years ago, he gifted the boys Aikido lessons.  it took us a few months to redeem the gift but finally in the summer of 2016, the boys checked out the dojo.  they met Sensei Mary, tried two classes,…

  2. a new season…

    July 26, 2016
    …a dream come true.  that moment when you realize your children have began emulating you. they don’t just copy what you do. they are now trying things you are doing. walking the walk. talking the talk.  but then, it shifts.  now, it’s different.  now, they are carrying your heart.  the…

  3. hearing His voice

    May 19, 2015
    a small room full of women.  one weekend.  hearts longing for more. to seek more. they want to see…..to hear.  their hands wide open. so ready to receive. hearts that crave Holy. “My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me.” that waiting. the beautiful anticipation.…

  4. joy

    March 10, 2015
    did you know that preschoolers laugh at least 300 times a day to a 3-year old, there’s nothing more fun that being chased, tackled and tickled. I hope I always find time to laugh. not just ordinary laugh. but the kind of laugh where your eyes squint the most it…

  5. zipline fun

    February 2, 2015
    Saturdays are usually reserved for basketball these days. the boys play in two different teams which means two different game times but thankfully the games are usually played at just one location. yesterday’s game happened to play at a school near one of our friends’ homes. and our friends happen…

  6. a backyard baptism

    January 31, 2015
    it is incredible to watch your child grow up. and not just the age-appropriate milestones. I’m talking about the kind of growing up that you can physically, tangibly feel I recently had the privilege of watching this in my 9-year old. not too long ago, he has decided, on his…

  7. pizza night

    January 31, 2015
    at least once every couple of weeks, we make homemade pizzas. while we wait for the pizza to bake, chef Quinlan shows off his rolling skills…

  8. impromptu beach play

    January 31, 2015
    daddy was scheduled to fly out in 4 1/2 hours. we thought a nice, short walk on the beach before he left town for a week would be the perfect way to spend the last couple of hours together as a family. well, it ended up being an hour long…
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