Lots of Coffee, lots of kids. It's a peaceful life.
That's how we're feeling on this glorious day. Our Lord has conquered sin and death, which is (frankly) way better than any ninja. He is risen! Alleluia! * * * Footnote: I do plan to post more photos later. Right now I'm like: Need. More. Coffee. And my girls are like: Hopped up on Sugar and Refusing to Sit Still And my … [Read more...]
With love and blessings from our house to yours, … [Read more...]
The odds are extremely good that you've already seen this, but I could watch it again and again. This man and his wife have a joy that's infectious... ...and joy is good! It trumps glum blogging. … [Read more...]
Okay. Is this not the face of a little boy who’s got his momma exactly—but exactly—where he wants her? I mean, look at those cheeks! ~ Photo by Cate ~ (Yes, I was trying to read a blog or two.) Clearly this kid is getting the good stuff, if—ahem—you know what I mean. I’d just finished nursing when this photo was taken and frankly, little … [Read more...]
Welcoming our new baby Catholic! Nicholas was baptized on Epiphany Sunday. I like to think that at the same time the Wise Men found the Christ Child... ...our infant son found his lungs. I really don’t know what was up with that. I fed the little bugger all through the Mass! Here are the godparents, Michael and Tina. We … [Read more...]
There is so much I could say but all of it can wait. For now, dear friends, we wish you the very best—the best rest-of-Advent and the best, most beautiful, most family-centered Christmas ever. With love from us in Him as always, … [Read more...]
Introducing... Nicholas David Berns Born Thursday, December 20, 2012 at 8:54 p.m. Weight: 6 lbs, 7 oz Height: 19 3/4 in. Labor & Delivery: painful but perfect Mommy and Son are feeling rested and grateful, and would like to thank you from the bottom of their hearts for all your prayers & well wishes. Merry almost-Christmas! … [Read more...]
[The Big Update] Boy? Girl? That’s right! God has blessed us with a set of double bookend boys! (a phrase originally coined by my sweet friend, Charlotte.) Thanks for being patient with me! I wanted to tell my family first. ☺ [End of the Big Update] Come back tomorrow morning at 9:00 for the big reveal. (Hey, c’mon. … [Read more...]
This time, though, they are prayers of thanksgiving. ☺ … [Read more...]
