I have been informed that it is ok for me to announce that Brooklyn will be getting a cousin at long last. My brother, Josh, and his wife, Lauren, are expecting a baby in early October!!! I am so thrilled for them and that my kiddos will have fellow cousins to consort with! The clan is growing... I have been informed that it...Read More

Within a span of 16 hours, I finished reading two of the best books I've ever read. Totally different types of books and yet, they contained great similarities. One similarity is that they were recommended to me by Mary Beth, a woman who apparently knows her books! Around 12:30 last night, I read the final words of The Book Thief, softly closing the...Read More

I had an epiphany last night. I had just finished watching one of my all-time favorite movies: Pretty in Pink. I am such a sucker for that movie. It goes on my list of movies that I can watch over and over and over. There's something so grotesquely wonderful about Andie's (Molly Ringwald) fashion creations. And her GHASTLY prom dress. I have no...Read More

Every spring, along with a burning desire to get my hands dirty and plant things, I also start taking a new look at my house - the inside of it. And that time has come. And I'm no snap decision-maker. I deliberate indefinitely, pouring over catalogues, paint swatches, fabric swatches, magazines, websites, etc to make sure I only buy that perfect item. And...Read More

I think it's officially spring around here. From one day to the next, something new is blooming or has sprung forth from its tight bud to reveal a glorious flower! My Japanese maples are slowly unfurling their delicate red leaves while my wisteria vines are beginning to dangle their purple blossoms high and low around my driveway. The dogwoods literally opened their blooms...Read More

After months of deliberating, I made a few little purchases. This tiny little, Saarinen-esque table which I am crazy about and the CB2 swooping lamp. I have yet to put anything on my little white table, but just to look at it is enough to make me deliriously happy.And how about this welcome mat? Love it! ...Read More

Couldn't resist messing with him. ...Read More

Scaly...Flaky...but Happy!Smooth...You can see the red undertones of healing skin, but it's smooth to the touch!And boy, is he a cutie! ...Read More

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We recently discovered that August and Brooklyn have the best time taking baths together. He scooches around the tub grabbing at toys to jam in his mouth and Brooklyn makes faces at her self in the reflective bath fixtures. And they both get clean. Bonus! ...Read More

For those of you who are aware of how frustrated I've been for the past 4 months with the condition of August's skin, I have a positive report. After consulting with a pediatric dermatologist at Children's Hospital this past Thursday, ironically on a day his skin looked the best it's looked in MONTHS, we have a new - inexpensive - gunk to put...Read More

Bam!We're OK!Mine!Ok, we'll just share.It never ceases to amaze me how little babies totally get each other. When we place August across from Kate, the two of them just have the best time jabbering to each other, grabbing at faces and fat rolls (on August), squealing, kissing and just communicating in the way that only 2 eight month old little ones can. Kyle,...Read More

No, we are not in a third world country where it's practically required to sleep with bodies piled on bodies...this is just what happens when Brooklyn has a nightmare and refuses to be separated from me and August decides he must also be attached to me. And Kyle gets booted to the twin bed. I miss the days when I could just sleep...Read More

For the second time this month, we headed to northwest Arkansas! And we hope we will not be traveling again for quite some time... Or at least until our family vacation in May. This trip was to celebrate the baby dedication of Julianna West, our second god-child. And another chance to spend more time with Jason, Jennifer, Jonathan and Becky, Greg and their...Read More

I'm just gonna fess up here and admit that I rarely look forward to traveling, unless it's for vacations. It's just too much of a hassle to pile the kids in with all their gear and wait for the inevitable moment when one starts wailing and needs to be held or fed or changed or comforted. And it's usually Kyle. Just kidding. But...Read More

That when your freezer is stocked with three delicious kinds of Breyer's ice cream (coffee, butter pecan & french vanilla- purchased during a moment of extreme weakness during a sale at Kroger), you have tupperware containers filled with home-made currant scones, your fridge contains lots of yummy apples, oranges and bananas (PLUS some fruit dip that I made for a wedding shower), not...Read More

Mommy & AugustRashy, but still handsome!On all fours - desperate to crawl!Today we had the privilege of publicly dedicating August Banner Floyd to the Lord in front of our church body, family and friends. Well, the part of our church body that attends the Edge venue, that is. And this day was special to me for several reasons: 1) it's a public declaration...Read More

Hey guys!You look good enough to EAT, August!How about just this one ear?I got the train!!!!During our afternoon together, while the grown-ups talked together and Brooklyn played dollhouse, August and Kate interacted. It's amazing how two little people of the same size recognize a kindred spirit in another - just based on their similar size. They had the best time squealing at each...Read More

The Boys' side of the room!Dinner Party!Ashley, Kim, Becky & EmilyBest friends - Ashley & BeckyGod has blessed me with a girlfriend whose friendship has been such a comfort and blessing to me. We met in college, roomed together briefly, were bridesmaids in each other's weddings, had a little falling out, reconnected after a year's break and have been thick as thieves ever...Read More

Being Fancy only adds to the climbing experience.We had a hard time getting the two girls to stand still together long enough for a picture.Brooklyn's party outfit. The skirt was her idea. And what a great one!Pre-party - August tries out a few items while munching on dollhouse grandma.Mirror, mirror, on the wall - who's the fairest of them all? It's a dead...Read More

When you're getting ready to hit the road, it's important to make sure your precious cargo is well secured. ...Read More