in the garden, july 2015

I'm sort of amazed that anything is growing here, considering I was, like, giant and pregnant all spring. And now I have a newborn who loves to be held---and would rather me hold him than pull weeds. Doesn't he know how much I love to pull weeds?! No, really, I do. There is no better stress reliever, I've found. Anyway.

There are things I wish were further along, and there are things I wish I had planted but didn't. But whatever the case, the garden(s) are looking good.

A few more photos after the jump.

the fourth

I was too busy chatting with my grandparents to take many photos on the Fourth of July, but it was a fantastic day. We had perfect weather, and were at the perfect place to enjoy it. 

My grandparents house is one of the only, if not the only place that really feels like home to me. We moved every few years growing up, so this is sort of a big deal. Each year there is talk of my grandparents selling their home and moving into an assisted living center, so we try and spend as much time over there as possible. I was Eve's age when my grandfather built the house with his bare hands. He is an amazing man. 

It is an interesting time to be bringing children into the world---into this country. There have been so many changes in the past few years, it's almost too hard to keep up. I am so thankful God has blessed me with family that encourages and prays for me, without ceasing. Where would I be without their wisdom?

Hope you had a lovely 4th. 

life lately

On May 26, we welcomed our third child into our home. His name is Hosea John. 7 lbs, 13 ounces. 20.5 inches long. He was born at 12:57 am in our tiny bedroom, assisted by two midwives and my dear friend, Michelle.

He is a perfect, smile-y, happy little boy, and we are thrilled, to say the very least.


It feels almost unfair to be joyful during times like this... on the heels of the devastating shooting in Charleston, the terror attacks occurring virtually everywhere, etc. But we are thankful. We are feeling so very blessed, and certainly do not take these blessings for granted. We certainly do not take our lives, or his tiny & precious life, for granted.


xoxo