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Archive: July 2009

Sunday Pictures

The girls ready for church. Photos courtesy of Grandma Scott. Dresses courtesy of Grandma Bettinelli. Photos of sleeping babies need no explanation or excuses. Dancing with Auntie Tree: “He never steps on my toes.” Don’t miss...

Summer in the Garden

The weather finally feels like summer. Long lazy days, hot and humid. Blue skies, fluffy clouds. I’m not spending much time outside, but have taken a few turns about the garden, admiring all the wonderful abundance. The pink rose bush is...

7 Quick Takes

(woohoo! I finally got around to downloading Jen’s graphic.) 1 At least once a day Bella and Sophia have to go out for an expedition into the front yard to go see the roses. (Of course I forgot to take a picture to illustrate. Take my word for...

Remembering the Rhythm

I’d forgotten. How at the end of a long day, tired, so tired, ready to wrap it up early, take a shower, get to bed. And it’s then that baby, who has been sleepy and dreamy all day, suddenly springs alert and ready for a marathon nursing...

Babymoon Morning Prayer

Almighty Father,
Thank you for the gift of sleep you have sent this night,
Although it may not be as much as I want,
I know that it will be sufficient, with your help,
to see me through this day.
Amen

Home Again

This time it’s going to take an army to drag me back to the hospital. Seriously. The girls are thrilled to have us back. I’m thrilled to be here. My little guy is enjoying being snuggled in grandma’s arms, in my arms…. not...

My Heart Is Ready: Benedict’s Birth (Part 1)

(I think I’m going to take a page from Katherine’s book and post this story this slowly as I have snatches of time here and there for writing.) My heart is ready, O God my heart is ready. I will sing, I will sing your praise. I knew the...

Back in the Hospital

So the pediatrician called around 5 to say we needed to go ahead and take Benedict to the hospital to be admitted for treatment because his bilirubin levels jumped since yesterday. So we packed up and headed back. Got a very warm greeting from all...

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