Rafa made a hard and sad decision this week. He decided to sell the livestock in the fish tank and shut it off. Within two days, he received a generous offer from a self-described “coral fanatic” to purchase everything. He came over tonight and they took it all down. We were all really sad to see everyone go. Before Giana went to bed, we all hung out to say goodbye… Read More
Training a child requires careful control of attitude. Do you think I am talking about Giana’s attitude? No. I’m talking about mine. “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.” Proverbs 22:6 Rafael and I spend a lot of time talking about Giana’s training. We discussed it before she was born. We went to conferences and studies.. Read More
31 weeks! If this little girl comes a week early like her older sister did, that means we are only eight weeks away from meeting her. We will see! She is measuring right on track and not giving me any problems besides some occasional heartburn. I definitely don’t forget she’s in there though – she loves to make my belly bounce with her dancing! The instinct to finish preparations is.. Read More
I don’t think there is anything cuter in the whole world than the way Giana says “la la la” while helping me read her current favorite bedtime book “Moo, Baa, La La La” by Sandra Boyton. See for yourself! She helps me read the whole thing 🙂
Our girl loves to say “Weeee!” The very sight of a swing or a slide  makes her sound like that little piggy from the Geico commercial – “Wee Weee Weeeeeee WEEEEEEEE!” Giana’s papa loves to spoil her. He loves to give his little girl good gifts, so he was thrilled when I found a slide on Craigslist that looked perfect for her to have all for herself. We went to.. Read More
As I lay in bed this evening, eating the last of the Godiva chocolates I received for Mother’s Day, I realized I never wrote about how very blessed I was while celebrating my second Mother’s Day. I got to spend the whole weekend with my two favorite people near me at all times. We started on Friday with a trip to the park before church. Giana got to do her.. Read More
I have been feeling crafty lately…which is definitely unlike my usual self. However, inspiration strikes occasionally and I’m very happy it has lately. For the first project, I made books for two very special babies soon to enter the world  – Giana’s little friend, Connor, and her cousin, Baby Girl M. I printed Bible verses that started with A, B, C, etc. on some cute paper, added stickers, and put.. Read More
I promised myself a long time ago that I would do my best not to embarass my children on Facebook….but this isn’t Facebook. Stop right now if you don’t want to read about poop. Ready? For the second day in a row (third time though), Giana pooped on her little potty! Each time, she said “poop?” in her cute little voice, ran with me to the bathroom and did her.. Read More
With the inevitable tiredness that comes with being 7, 8 and 9 months pregnant during the summer months, I decided to simplify our family’s summer meal plan. Instead of doing the weekly rotations we used throughout the winter, I made a chart that allows for mixing and matching each week. Throughout pregnancy, I have random cravings – and food aversions! – that pop up here and there. This plan allows.. Read More
100 days left…until our official due date! It’s hard to believe August is right around the corner. Nesting is certainly settling in. I have gotten out all the tiny newborn outfits and re-arranged the girls’ bedroom to accomodate all their clothes. We found a double stroller on Craigslist that was just what I had in mind. The last thing we need is a toddler bed for Giana so her new.. Read More
