Our Little Emily

December 16, 2015.  Camas, Washington.  Our little Emily is 8 Months this week.  Before she was born I honestly wondered if it were possible to love another child as much as I love my first.  With her birth and the growth of our family my heart has known an incredible peace.  We love you Baby Emily, more than words can say.

First Typing Lesson

December 15, 2015.  Camas, Washington.  She has been showing interest in sitting at the desk and interacting with the big screen...so I opened up Word and showed her how to type her name.  Very cool.

15 Minutes Outside

December 14, 2015.  Camas, Washington.  It's rained every day for as long as I can remember and I'm starting to feel cooped up.  So I've resolved to get outside with my girls despite the weather.  I'm working toward 15 minutes a day--inspired by this book.   Today we took a walk to a neighbor's house and it was wonderful to be outside, even with the drizzle.

That Your Burdens May Be Light

December 13, 2015.  Camas, Washington.  I want to remember this quote always:

"Only when you lift a burden, God will lift your burden.  Divine paradox this!  The man who staggers and falls because his burden is too great can lighten that burden by taking on the weight of another's burden.  You get by giving, but your part of giving must be given first."

- Spencer W. Kimball -

Done Shopping

December 12, 2015.  Portland, OR.  It's been a long while since I blogged last; but I've got to start somewhere and today is as good a day as any.  

Look who I found in the book isle.  I guess they're done finding gifts for one another.