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pregnancy, motherhood & womanhood
Judging by my blog, it may not seem like I'm overly excited about this pregnancy.When we were waiting to bring Bo home, I couldn't shut up about my anticipation.I posted pictures of his room, any...
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7.
When over the years, someone has seen you at your worst, and knows you with all your strengths and flaws, yet commits himself to you wholly, it is a consummate experience. - Timothy KellerDoug -You...
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ADK 2014
The Adirondacks. One of my favorite places to be!I forgot my camera, so these pictures are all from my phone.This was our 3rd annual trip with Jeremy & Victoria & their kiddos.We had fun...
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bo's big boy room
Our decision to transition Bo to a "big boy room" was based on two factors:(1) We found out we were expecting another child and (2) Bo found out he could climb out of his crib.We decided to keep the...
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family pictures: summer 2014
Because I live in a world with Pinterest, I decided our family needed to have some maternity pictures taken.So when we were in the Adirondacks with Jeremy & Victoria, I asked Jer to take some...
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remembrance leads us to worship
2 years ago today, we became a family of three.Each year until Bo is 18, we have to send a post-placement report to our adoption agency.It's an awesome opportunity to reflect on all that has happened...
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three!
Our little bean is three years old!Your life is a testimony to God's mercy & might, our little man.We are so proud of you, and we love you so much, Bonsa Douglas!
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9+ months pregnant
First of all, can we all just agree to start referring to pregnancy as 10 months instead of 9?Okay, thanks.My first "belly" pic. May 11, 2014 - 16 wks pregnant.Sidenote: When I was looking for belly...
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she's here!
Willa Joyarrived Tues., October 21, 2014 at 4:56pm7lb 1oz, 22inI'm not going to share a full "birth story", as I think details about "mucous plugs" and "tearing" are not suitable for mixed company or...
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2014 christmas card
Well, I didn't get these printed & mailed, but it's the thought that counts... right?Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!
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January 2014- Celebrated the new year with my family in NY. - I turned 29. Doug took the day off of work & we went antiquing! February 2014- Went to Aunt Jan's Valentine's Day party for the first...
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your first day
Dear Bonsa,Monday morning was your first day of nursery school. You've gone to Sunday School and "class" at the Bible study I attend, but something just seems so much more official about this. Maybe...
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30
I've passed the point of no return: 30.In the words of my role model, Jay-z (minus that whole stabbing incident, I guess):"Thirty's the new twenty, [friend] - I'm so hot still."I was inspired by my...
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birthday extravaganza
Subtitled: Husband of the YearAt the beginning of the month, Doug asked what my expectations were for my 30th birthday.I said I just wanted to celebrate with people I love.Well, he took that and ran...
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if we had coffee
Once upon a time I did a post like this.I had debated doing another "Recently I'm..." post,but decided my thoughts were better suited to a chat over a warm drink.SO. If we had coffee...... I'd be...
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While doing some spring cleaning the other day, I stumbled across this poem I wrote for the ole dog.And since she's never featured on the blog anymore, I figured, why not, for old times' sake?And while...
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8.
There is no more lovely, friendly & charming relationship, communion or companythan a good marriage.-Martin LutherThanks for being my best company.Happy anniversary, Doug.
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this is the day that the lord has made
Three years ago today, I woke up with the Ethiopian sun.It was hazy and gray - the type of morning that points to a day of sunshine and heat.I lay under the blankets, butterflies dancing in my stomach,...
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ADK 2015
Well, self. You are doing a bang up job* with this blogging thing. *sarcasmHere's to another effort to photographically chronicle life in general.SO. Over Labor Day weekend, we went to the...
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oh & another thing
As long as I'm updating the blog, might as well include our now public announcement: Adding to our patch in March 2016!
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gender game, round 2.
As with the last pregnancy, we are not going to find out the gender until baby makes his/her arrival!Here are the stats of the old wives' tales this time around!Baby's heartbeat: above or below 140?12...
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Grandma's Christmas Cookies
My grandma's chocolate-molasses cutouts were always my favorite Christmas cookie.My mom sent me a photo of the recipe from an old family cookbook, and I decided to post it here so I can pin it and have...
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our house: willa's room
Well, now that Willa is a year old and we've got another babe on the way,and we are working on yet another room re-do,I suppose I should do a post about her nursery. Oops.Willa's room was originally...
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zooey
Our new year had a sad start, as Zooey was hit by a car and killed on New Year's Day.She was definitely not a perfect dog & certainly drove me nuts at times,but she was loyal & wonderful with...
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about a boy
I decided my last blog post couldn't be about a dead dog, so ta-da! Nearly four months later, here's the tale of our most "recent" addition. Roger Ian surprised us and entered the world two weeks...
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