Monthly Archives: December 2015

The Gospel Through Little Eyes

Today the boys participated in their annual Christmas Pageant rehearsal. Every year on Christmas Eve at 4pm, the children of our church, St. Bartholomew’s of Beaverton, tell the story of Jesus’ birth in a Christmas Pageant. It is really fun … Continue reading

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Our 4 Weeks Old Tradition

When Elias was 4 weeks old I took my weekly picture of him sitting on the couch. When Simon was 4 weeks old I decided it would be fun to try to recreate the picture with the same outfit on … Continue reading

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We Survived

Today Nathan went back to work after three weeks of family leave. The short version? We survived! I fully realize that this post is a first world problems type of post. I am so lucky that Nathan got to stay … Continue reading

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What Lies Ahead

This afternoon we needed some down time between church service in the morning and The Festival of Lessons and Carols in the evening, in which Nathan and I are performing as members of the bell choir. I’ve really wanted to … Continue reading

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Caleb is 3 Weeks Old!

Today Caleb is 3 weeks old. We love him so much!

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The Olden Days

It’s like the olden days around here. Everything is new and hard and exciting with Caleb joining our family. But I am constantly reminded of almost three years ago when Simon was a newborn. This morning I decided to have … Continue reading

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Family Life

Today was the first day since coming home from the hospital that we haven’t had any visitors whatsoever. No one even quickly dropping off a meal. We just spent time home together. Elias and Simon have really been loving playing … Continue reading

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Oh Christmas Tree

Sunday evening Nana brought us dinner and we had plans to go to the Portland International Raceway to see Christmas lights. However, we were just too exhausted and had been out to many different places already over the weekend including … Continue reading

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Caleb’s 2 Week Stats

Caleb will be two weeks old tomorrow. It seems like the second week went by even faster than the first. We took him to the pediatrician today for his two week well check. Everything seems to be good and he … Continue reading

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Favorite Picture

This might be one of my favorite pictures of all time. I mean…sure if Caleb and Simon were smiling I may have liked it even more. But I really do love this picture just the way it is. Caleb screaming. … Continue reading

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