So, maybe I just gave you a brain dump on this site today, but I'm giving you a little more of my heart on CourtneyDefeo.com this morning. I am thrilled and humbled to writing for Courtney's blog and contributing to her new site. Courtney is the brains behind the ABC scripture cards and the wildly successful "Light 'Em Up" this past holiday season. She encourages me with her writing and I can always see her faithfulness, in comes across in such a perfect way. I said all of that to say, you might want to make sure CourtneyDefeo.com is in your reader. And if you want to hear what I have to say about how my three-year-old is encouraging me and the sweet ways she strengthens my … [Read more...]
tomorrow you are three, BK
Braylen Kate, Tomorrow you will hold up three of the most adorable fingers and proclaim that you are indeed, three years old. You've practiced holding up those three fingers for weeks and tomorrow is the day. When I tucked you in last night, I wiped away tears and I stayed around even after you fell asleep. I watched you sleep for a few minutes and for a moment I couldn't convince myself that you would be three soon. I can still see so much of that sweet newborn in you while you sleep, when everything is quiet. 1,095 days ago you came into this world, tiny and perfect, and even though it's only been three years, it's hard to remember a time when you weren't with us. My heart is full of … [Read more...]
Build ‘Em Up: Remembering You
It's Tuesday morning, and time for another round of Build 'Em Up with Kelly, Erin and Courtney. This week we're talking about remembering you and taking care of yourself and keeping your identity. When things get busy and life gets overwhelming how do you make time for yourself? Your life will never be the same. Yes, I know. I heard that phrase over and over during my pregnancy. In fact, it was thrown my way so many times that when I would hear that phrase, I would mentally check-out. In my head, I was preparing a to-do list and nodding my head politely, while the person talking took on the speaking voice of Charlie Brown's teacher. It was always some variation of the … [Read more...]