This Thing Called Life – Page 6 – Choosing This Moment

{Pretty, Happy, Funny, Real}

Posted: July 20, 2017 Under: Family and Parenting

By Jenn 1 Comment

~Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life, as inspired by the women at Like Mother, Like Daughter~ {Pretty} I know, I know. This time of year, it seems all my {pretty} moments are centered around food. But I just can’t help myself. I love summer produce. I love the fresh tomatoes, broccoli, chard, spring … Continue reading "{Pretty, Happy, Funny, Real}"

Ten Years: A Photo Essay

Posted: July 13, 2017 Under: Family and Parenting

By Jenn 11 Comments

Ten years ago today, these two kids vowed to forsake all others, to love each other without reservation, to honor and respect each other, to comfort each other in times of distress, and to encourage each other to further develop God’s gifts, for better for worse, for richer for poorer, in sickness and in health, … Continue reading "Ten Years: A Photo Essay"

{Pretty, Happy, Funny, Real}

Posted: July 06, 2017 Under: Family and Parenting

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~Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life, as inspired by the women at Like Mother, Like Daughter~ {Pretty} Another pretty find in the CSA box (who knew vegetables could be so attractive?): this striped squash. The blend of greens delighted me enough that I was hesitant to cut into it. (Jonathan felt no such … Continue reading "{Pretty, Happy, Funny, Real}"

This Daily Life: Snapshots

Posted: July 03, 2017 Under: Family and Parenting

By Jenn 2 Comments

A small voice, in the dead of night, from Jonathan’s side of the bed. “Mama, I go potty in my undies.” He’s gone, Jonathan is, a quick trip east for work, so I drag my eyes open and shuffle to her, gathering her in my arms. “It’s ok, sweetheart. Let’s get you cleaned up.” I … Continue reading "This Daily Life: Snapshots"

{Pretty, Happy, Funny, Real}

Posted: June 29, 2017 Under: Family and Parenting

By Jenn 1 Comment

~Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life, as inspired by the women at Like Mother, Like Daughter~ {Pretty} These two girls adore fruit of all kinds, and so they couldn’t be happier that summer is upon us. Cherries, apricots, pluots, peaches, nectarines, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries – you name it, they’ll eat it. Abby can … Continue reading "{Pretty, Happy, Funny, Real}"

{Pretty, Happy, Funny, Real}

Posted: June 22, 2017 Under: Family and Parenting

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~Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life, as inspired by the women at Like Mother, Like Daughter~ {Pretty} Abby woke up wanting some quality Mama time at 5:30 the other morning. This typically elicits groans from me (and, to be fair, this particular morning was no exception), but it did let me witness the … Continue reading "{Pretty, Happy, Funny, Real}"

Swimming with Katie

Posted: June 19, 2017 Under: Family and Parenting

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I was sorting through my drafts folder recently and found several that needed just a touch of revision. This one, originally written in July of last year when Katie was a two-year-old in love with swimming and I was a round eight months pregnant, seems appropriate to share today: we opened the pool for the … Continue reading "Swimming with Katie"

{Pretty, Happy, Funny, Real}

Posted: June 15, 2017 Under: This Thing Called Life

By Jenn 2 Comments

~Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life, as inspired by the women at Like Mother, Like Daughter~ {Pretty} Jonathan’s sister made these lovely planter boxes for us several years ago, and they’ve been sitting in our garage, just waiting for us to put them to good use. Their day has finally come; Jonathan prepared … Continue reading "{Pretty, Happy, Funny, Real}"

The View From Here

Posted: June 12, 2017 Under: This Thing Called Life

By Jenn 1 Comment

On Sunday afternoon, once the girls are both down for their naps, I steal away. Steal, I say, for it feels like I am, indeed, stealing time, feels as though these few hours on my own are an extravagance taken from other, more pressing concerns. I sit in my own corner of the coffee shop, … Continue reading "The View From Here"

{Pretty, Happy, Funny, Real}

Posted: June 08, 2017 Under: This Thing Called Life

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~Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life, as inspired by the women at Like Mother, Like Daughter~ {Pretty} This may be more “neat” or “cool” than “pretty,” but I like how this photo turned out. We had more fun with bubbles this week, as expected; there’s every indication that this will be our best … Continue reading "{Pretty, Happy, Funny, Real}"

Choosing This Moment

Finding the beauty in the everyday

Category: This Thing Called Life

{Pretty, Happy, Funny, Real}

Ten Years: A Photo Essay

{Pretty, Happy, Funny, Real}

This Daily Life: Snapshots

{Pretty, Happy, Funny, Real}

{Pretty, Happy, Funny, Real}

Swimming with Katie

{Pretty, Happy, Funny, Real}

The View From Here

{Pretty, Happy, Funny, Real}