CJ was recently out of town for Piper’s birthday, so sent this handmade gift {by him} and the following story to go with it: Dear Piper, Last year on the eve of your birthday, I couldn’t sleep. So … I got up and looked out the window. It was 12:01 a.m., the first minute of your birthday on March 25, 2010. To my amazement, outside…
growth in the lord
I am so incredibly proud of my girls and the relationship they are developing with God. I’ve learned over the last year how very important it is to take small, intentional learning moments and fill them with Jesus. I think sometimes, as parents, we get down on ourselves for not doing enough in teaching our children about God and Biblical principles. But what I’ve learned…
my god-given story
Here’s the thing. My family is currently facing the most unspeakable of situations. But what I’ve come to realize is that it’s part of the story God has allowed to me. And please … I don’t say this lightly, religiously, or tritely … do I want this as part of my story? Absolutely not. But do I accept it? Yes. I believe that our story…
cupcakes in a jar!
In keeping with Piper’s party theme, we decided to go with sugar, sugar and more sugar for Piper’s school birthday treats! And given my recent Pinterest-browsing addiction, I thought this cupcake in a jar treat would be brilliant! Although, when I got 20 empty jars back at the end of the day … I’m not so sure Piper’s teacher was happy with my brilliancy! :)…
a birthday party … willy wonka style!
Well … my Piper turned 9 last week and to start off her last year as a single digit … we did it up real good with a Willy Wonka themed party! To set the tone and start some excitement over our shindig, I enlisted the help of uber-designer and friend-extraordinaire Nellie! To say I was blown away by the invite she designed would be…