We recently did a fall mini photo session with our long time family photographer turned friend, Randy Yeats, at a local Christmas tree farm. Jane Evelyn was in a mood at the session, so I had no idea what kind of photos we were actually going to walk away with. And let me tell you there are some gems in the gallery. But as usual, Randy captured some truly special moments. There’s something about looking at photos that makes you…
Jane Evelyn you are ONE today!! I’ve been looking over past posts about your life and your sister’s life and just weeping over the goodness of God and the beautiful story he has written in our family culminating in you. We started this journey back in 2014 never dreaming what a ride it would be. Now here we are seven years later, 3+ years of infertility and one IVF round, the sweetest big sister I have ever known, 16 months…
I first shared these amazing $15 green pull on shorts during my Target try on last week, but I had to share these snaps from the weekend with you all. I was cracking up at the photos with the girls. Let me just say, taking a picture with two semi-willing participants is always an adventure. Half the time Ivy Jean says she wants to take a photo and then won’t stand still or sees something more exciting. 😉 I never…
I thought about a lot of captions for these photos. The joy of motherhood, trying to take photos with kids, the juggle, etc. Ultimately I loved them because they depict our true life, and I am so thankful to honestly love my life – the juggle and all! The girls are such a joy even on the long days. Not a day goes by when Ivy Jean does make me laugh out loud and Jane Evelyn doesn’t bring a huge…
Happy Friday everyone! I hope you all are having a wonderful week! I thought I would share our Easter photos and details on the dress I ended up wearing. If you follow along on Instagram (and I hope you do!), I already shared these here. It was a really special Easter weekend. We got to worship in person at church and see both sides of our family. After not getting to celebrate in the normal way last year, this time…
I am loving this Target embroidered ruffle top! It’s only $28, and also comes in black. If you have been reading the blog this week, you know I am ready for warmer temps! I think it is perfect for spring. The ruffle sleeve detailing and embroidery give it a fun boho feel. It actually reminds me of something Free People would make but at a fraction of the cost. I sized down to an XS since it isn’t a fitted…
Jane Evelyn you are SIX months old! To mark the occasion we made a half cake for your half birthday just like we have done with your sister for the past four years and just like your Gamma did for your auntie and I all our lives. It was so sweet in all senses of the word. Your sister helped me make it which was really fun, and we documented it with a fun reel I shared on Instagram. You…
My parents got this adorable heart sweater for Jane for Christmas, so of course I could not resist getting Ivy Jean the big sister one to match so we could all have a Valentine’s Day outfit together. Aren’t holidays just so much more fun with kids?! I love these two with everything I have! I feel so grateful to be their mom. Some days are long, and I am always exhausted when my head hits the pillow. But I look…
I am so thrilled to be sharing our fall family photos thanks to Randy Yeats. My heart is so full and filled with gratitude. I shared on my Instagram caption when I posted these, but at this time last year we were 15 months into the adoption process having heard NO over 30 times. We were starting to feel hopeless and wondering if we had misheard the Lord about our call to adopt. We were worn out. I had held…
