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Here we are,  8 months pregnant!    I’m still feeling great, thanks be to God!   I’m not due until October 25th and in some respects that still feels pretty far off, but then again 32 weeks seems to have crept up so fast, I know the next 8 will likely go by quickly!  As … Read more

This summer has flown by and it’s hard to believe Labor Day is right around the corner.   This season has been unusual with being in Poland, welcoming a new family member, and preparing for another. 🙂   For the past 6 months or so, I have felt so discombobulated, and now that I feel I’m finally … Read more

And…we’re off!   The boys started school, back at St. Paul’s this week.   Gabriel and Grant’s first day was Wednesday, Garrett will start on Friday.    This photo was taken on the fly after school.   I’m not happy with the foggy quality but at least it’s a record of the day, and these days that’s good enough … Read more

This week brought my first-ever attempt at making homemade bread.   My friend Jen has been raving about “Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day” and she promised it was easy, so I had to try it.   My book is slightly different in that it has whole grain recipes, some with gluten-free ingredients, etc.  The first step … Read more

30 Weeks!   10 more to go.  Although my belly is getting larger by the day, I’m still enjoying the pregnancy and the miracle of our “surprise.”:)      In the years we hoped and prayed that God would bless us with another child, I had time to really think about what I would do, should we ever have that chance.  … Read more

I’m a little behind in posting the update from last weekend, but I wanted to share some pics and good finds.    The fun started with a trip to Laus Deo salon in Twinsburg with my niece and Goddaughter  Haley.   Her fam. was visiting for a few days and her birthday is coming up, so it was a … Read more

It’s been a month since Jim and Karolina arrived home, and I wanted to share news about her progress.   Each day seems to bring new and exciting developments and it’s been such a joy to witness this little miracle unfold before our eyes.    We all seem to wake up with a Tigger-like bounce in our step and the … Read more

Could it really be the last weekend in July?!   This summer is flying by!   Now that we are getting settled with our new addition, I feel like we are just hitting our stride, I’m not ready for school to start in a month.   This weekend was busy, but fun.   It’s the annual Pro Football Hall of … Read more

I have started my Christmas list a little early this year. 🙂   My friend Jen told me about a new sensation in her home recently.   It’s “Artisan Bread in 5 Minutes a Day.”   After hearing how easy it is to make …and how much her family loves it, I was hooked!   No bread maker required … Read more

Officially 27 weeks pregnant!    Hard to believe next week marks the beginning of my third trimester!   Thankfully, things are continuing to move along wonderfully.  The baby is kicking like crazy, my monthly checkups have been normal, and I feel good, which is a blessing in and of itself!   It does feel strange to have such a little baby … Read more