My wonderful family. Summer 2011
Monday, April 23, 2012
Hiatus
I was a little ashamed when I realized that it's been a year since I've blogged. As I read through some of my previous entries, it was so precious to see those pictures and relive the memories that I decided it's time to start blogging again...if only for my future self!
My wonderful family. Summer 2011
My wonderful family. Summer 2011
Monday, April 11, 2011
Nick
As we were driving down our street yesterday, Nick suddenly said, "Should I help that guy?"
I had been looking down at my nails or something, so I had no idea what he was talking about.
He quickly pulled to the side of the road and said, "I'm going to see if I can help him." Just like that, he jumped out of the car and was gone.
I craned my neck to look out the back window of the van, and could not believe what I saw.
There was a man wearing sunglasses and a backpack, half on the sidewalk and half in someone's yard, flopping around wildly like a fish out of water. It was one of those horrible sights that just take your breath away.
What really took my breath away was to see Nick crouch down beside the man, talk to him gently, try to help him up to his feet, and then kneel in the grass with empathy as the man writhed violently again and again. During one seizure, the man's nose was broken as he helplessly banged his face into the ground.
Nick took the time to comfort the man and hear his story (homeless, no money for epilepsy medication). He was able to offer assistance while also giving the man dignity. He was there when the ambulance answered the call and took the man to get help at the hospital.
It was one of the proudest moments of my life to watch this scene unfold with our children. They watched their dad help someone in need while others just drove past. I hope this memory becomes a permanent part of them...a way of life they embrace for themselves.
I had been looking down at my nails or something, so I had no idea what he was talking about.
He quickly pulled to the side of the road and said, "I'm going to see if I can help him." Just like that, he jumped out of the car and was gone.
I craned my neck to look out the back window of the van, and could not believe what I saw.
There was a man wearing sunglasses and a backpack, half on the sidewalk and half in someone's yard, flopping around wildly like a fish out of water. It was one of those horrible sights that just take your breath away.
What really took my breath away was to see Nick crouch down beside the man, talk to him gently, try to help him up to his feet, and then kneel in the grass with empathy as the man writhed violently again and again. During one seizure, the man's nose was broken as he helplessly banged his face into the ground.
Nick took the time to comfort the man and hear his story (homeless, no money for epilepsy medication). He was able to offer assistance while also giving the man dignity. He was there when the ambulance answered the call and took the man to get help at the hospital.
It was one of the proudest moments of my life to watch this scene unfold with our children. They watched their dad help someone in need while others just drove past. I hope this memory becomes a permanent part of them...a way of life they embrace for themselves.
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Will - Two Months
Will is 2 months old.
He is still as sweet, happy and contented as ever. I tell people all the time (and I mean it), that if every baby in the world was as wonderful as Will, parents wouldn't want to stop adding children to their families!
He coos and "talks" all the time, and SMILES these huge grins that just light up his face. I've never seen a baby so young that is so full of smiles. Here are a few recent pics...
Friday, March 4, 2011
Monday, February 28, 2011
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Eva
In all the commotion of Will's arrival, I have majorly neglected blogging. I feel as though I have tons of material to write about, but not the time to sit and gather my thoughts. So, here's a catch-up post from February...
We celebrated Eva's second birthday.
It was a fun day of balloons, cake, presents and special surprises.
We asked her what her favorite things to do were, and she listed going to Chuck E Cheese, getting ice cream, and going to a candy store. So, that's what we did!
Eva is growing up into a beautiful, spunky, sweet and intelligent little girl. She loves books, hockey and football, food, dressing up and jewelry, singing, and playing with her big brothers.
Her latest love is her new little brother, whom she affectionately calls Baby Will.
We call her our little firecracker, as she's full of light, energy and sparkle.
We love you, Eva Diva!
We celebrated Eva's second birthday.
It was a fun day of balloons, cake, presents and special surprises.
We asked her what her favorite things to do were, and she listed going to Chuck E Cheese, getting ice cream, and going to a candy store. So, that's what we did!
Eva is growing up into a beautiful, spunky, sweet and intelligent little girl. She loves books, hockey and football, food, dressing up and jewelry, singing, and playing with her big brothers.
Her latest love is her new little brother, whom she affectionately calls Baby Will.
We call her our little firecracker, as she's full of light, energy and sparkle.
We love you, Eva Diva!
Friday, February 25, 2011
Will
My baby is a month old.
Unbelievable!
Will has been a seamless addition to our family...a sweet baby boy who sees no need to fuss or complain. From day one, he's slept well through the night (wakes up once to eat), and is usually content to just quietly observe the family commotion all around him.
I have felt a special bond with him. Maybe it's because he's our last baby, so I am really treasuring the smallest moments...his adorable little self is so easy to love!
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