~Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life, as inspired by the women at Like Mother, Like Daughter~ First, the update promised by the title, and then on to the regularly-scheduled {phfr} post: For the past few months, I’ve been telling myself it’s time to get back to writing. I had a good habit going this … Continue reading "{Pretty, Happy, Funny, Real} – and an Update About Writing"
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~Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life, as inspired by the women at Like Mother, Like Daughter~ {Pretty} On Monday morning, after Abby woke up at 5:30 (and, with some coaxing, went back to sleep), I settled myself on the couch with a cup of hot tea, my journal, and my bible. In the past … Continue reading "{Pretty, Happy, Funny, Real}"
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~Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life, as inspired by the women at Like Mother, Like Daughter~ {Pretty} I know this photograph may only look like a gray morning, nothing pretty at all, but to me, it’s absolutely beautiful. This morning, we woke to overcast skies, a hint of mist rising up the hill, and … Continue reading "{Pretty, Happy, Funny, Real}"
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~Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life, as inspired by the women at Like Mother, Like Daughter~ September. For me, it’s always signified a fresh start, a new beginning. I’m trying to lean into that feeling this year, in these first few days after Labor Day. I want to renew some of the habits that … Continue reading "{Pretty, Happy, Funny, Real}"
Read More{Pretty, Happy, Funny, Real} – Whirlwind August Edition (or, Where I’ve Been the Last Month)
This year, we meandered through June and July, savoring a slow and relaxing pace, enjoying the good things that summer has to offer: fresh produce, dips in the pool, friends and family and sunshine. And then, August hit. And August has been a whirlwind of a month. On August 4th, we hopped on a plane … Continue reading "{Pretty, Happy, Funny, Real} – Whirlwind August Edition (or, Where I’ve Been the Last Month)"
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~Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life, as inspired by the women at Like Mother, Like Daughter~ {Pretty} More food, Jenn? Really? Yes, really. I mean, c’mon. How could I not include food? All of that beautiful bounty came from my garden (which happened through no doing of my own). And then there are … Continue reading "{Pretty, Happy, Funny, Real}"
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~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}"
Read MoreTen Years: A Photo Essay
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"
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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}"
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~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}"
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