Favorite Verse 2014
Bless our God, O peoples; let the sound of his praise be heard, who has kept our soul among the living and has not let our feet slip. For you, O God, have tested us; you have tried us as silver is tried. You brought us into the net; you laid a crushing burden on our backs; you let men ride over our heads; we went through fire and through water; yet you have brought us out to a place of abundance. Come and hear, all you who fear God, and I will tell what he has done for my soul. Psalm 66:10-12, 16Favorite Verse for 2013
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea. Psalm 46:1-2-
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Stephen and Sarah
The Family of Smooches
Sam — Age 17
Leon — Age 17
Carlos — Age 14
Jeremiah — Age 10
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Sorry Dude…..New plans
Yesterday morning I grabbed my phone from the nightstand before I got out of bed……yes, my eyes were barely open, and I read Matthew Chapter 2. It’s a very familiar passage and very fitting for this time of year. But … Continue reading
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Of Christmas Past
The Christmas season always leaves a little longing in my heart for a baby. I’m not sure exactly why……perhaps it’s the fact that the entire season is the celebration of the birth of a baby. For most of my married … Continue reading
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Domesticated!
First day of our Christmas break at the School of Smooches and I’m feeling pretty domesticated!! I was planning to clean my house, but decided to complete a project Stephen helped me start on Saturday. Months ago some friends gave … Continue reading
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Loss — November National Adoption Awareness Month
Adoption always begins with loss. Loss is a small word with such huge meaning. We’ve all experienced loss, even early in our lives as young children. And it’s true, we adopted because of a loss. Adoption is often spoken … Continue reading
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November — National Adoption Month
November is National Adoption Month and so to honor that, I will be posting often (life is way too crazy to say every day, but I hope to post a few times a week) this month my thoughts on adoption. … Continue reading
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It happened on a rainy day!
5 A.M. and the house is still dark and the household is still sleeping. This day I’ve been dreading for several months. A little over four years ago I knew this day would come, but the past two months it’s … Continue reading
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Summer Styles and Great Shampoo
Hair is a big deal at our house. When we have hair day sometimes it’s an all-day affair. And I’m always looking for just the right products for my girls. And boy have we been through the products. When I … Continue reading
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Déjà vu!
Almost a year ago I posted about big changes happening in our family. Funny how it feels like Déjà vu! Yep, we are getting a new house (yay!!). We never anticipated that “a few weeks to a few months” … Continue reading
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Big blog update!
So since it’s been a while since I’ve done a big update blog post, I thought a nice rainy Thursday would be the perfect time. Honestly I’ve been pretty hit and miss on blogging in general lately. I blame it … Continue reading
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Gymnast
Since January Natalie has been taking a gymnastics class…..and LOVING every second of it! She uses the trampoline to practice her new found moves. Natalie has amazing athletic ability and is very agile and strong so she has done great … Continue reading
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