Monthly Archives: February 2011
Daddy’s Little Helper
Jordan and I had quite a busy weekend musically. We had a blast serving with Journey’s worship team for the Sunday services. Later that night, we were privileged to lead worship and speak to Uprising, Journey’s Middle and High School student gathering. … Continue reading
Filed under Eliana, Fun, Jordan, Journey Church, Worship
Moving Day!
Leino Studios has moved! Thanks to Jordan’s phenomenal hard work, excellence in teaching and God’s provision, he needed to move his teaching space to a larger facility. I’ll be posting pictures next week as we put the final touches on … Continue reading
Filed under Jordan, Leino Studios, Updates
Four
Four years ago, our world changed as the sweetest little boy was born. A brave son with red hair and bright blue eyes, he began a journey more treacherous than any we thought he’d endure and more precious than any … Continue reading
Filed under Isaac
Toasted Coconut Marshmallows
The weather seems perplexed lately, caught between winter’s chill and the warmth of spring. With the wavering temperatures, what is one to do for food cravings? Do you choose comfort foods that taste like a warm blanket on a frigid … Continue reading
Potato Chic
Eliana has really improved in learning how to feed herself at mealtimes. Mostly neat and no longer throwing things on the floor, our little girl is growing up so fast. Then we had pot roast with mashed potatoes… No, that’s … Continue reading
Filed under Eliana, Fun, Photography, Random
Butterflies
Yes, that’s what he gives me. After eight years, one look from this man still gives me butterflies. Pardon while I swoon… (photograph courtesy of NLP)
Filed under Jordan, Photography, Thoughts
Where You Are
I recently finished reading through Exodus with my quad girls. It has always been a favorite of mine as I see so many parallels between Israel’s wanderings and the Christian life. Our human fickleness contrasted with the steadfast faithfulness of … Continue reading
Filed under Faith, God, One-Year-Bible, Patience, Thoughts
Diaper Duty
Eliana continues to grow in taking care of her baby dolls. Stroller rides, wiping their noses, reading books to them. Much to my surprise and delight, I found her attempting to diaper her doll this week. She was quite determined … Continue reading
Filed under Eliana
Day At The Beach
Our family traveled to Brandon, FL, this past weekend to visit Jordan’s family. Between the good company and beautiful weather, it was a great trip. We spent Saturday at Vero Beach visiting his grandmother, Virginia, along with his sister, Kim, … Continue reading
Filed under Eliana, Family, Photography, Weather
How I Love Thee
How do I love this man? Let me count the ways… Jordan is a godly man. He loves Jesus and seeks to be more like Him each day. He respects the Word and does his best to live accordingly. Always … Continue reading
You Are Faithful
Another couple of dear friends have been hit by loss. My heart aches for them, as well as the others we know who have recently been affected by the frailty of this fallen world. I don’t know that I’ll ever … Continue reading
Meringue Addiction
Confession: I have an addiction. Meringues! These light, fluffy, gooey, delectable treats always leave me craving another bite. The fact that they are primarily egg whites and contain no flour often has me rationalizing just one…or twenty…more. I now limit … Continue reading
I Belong
The season of love is upon us. Valentine’s Day is a mere four days away and everywhere you look, hearts and chocolates and the color red abound. Personally, I find the holiday quite strange. If you love someone, do you … Continue reading
Big Sister In Training – Pt.2
Eliana continues to show more interest in caring for her baby dolls, taking them everywhere she goes. Her care always begins with the best intentions… So close! Try putting the stroller upright, sweet girl. Much better! Yesterday’s sunny and somewhat … Continue reading
Filed under Eliana, Evan, Fun, Photography
My Girl
Cute, curious & confident. Sweet, stunning & silly. Friendly, feisty & fabulous. That’s my girl!
Filed under Eliana, Photography
Faith, Hope & Lovebugs
I have been blessed by countless friendships over the course of my life. Some for a season, others for a lifetime. God has graciously crossed my path with many incredible people who have taught me life lessons, inspired me and … Continue reading
A Beautiful Mess
I’ve been a mess the past few days. A pregnant, emotional, occasionally ugly-crying mess. In a matter of milliseconds, I’ve gone from laughing hysterically to bawling my eyes out and back. Wrestling with vastly different emotions on behalf of dear … Continue reading
Wondering Why
Recent happenings in the lives of loved ones has me once again wrestling with an age-old question: why. Why was this allowed to occur? Why has this not happened yet? Why? In many ways, I find myself in a similar … Continue reading
Filed under One-Year-Bible, Struggles, Thoughts
Pineapple Pie
This weekend found me in a baking mood. (Be aware – I do not proclaim to be the most proficient baker at all! I’d much rather cook than bake, but preggo hormones had me craving something sweet.) Part of my … Continue reading
