My 5 girls in front of the painting of cranberry bogs Our first trip to the ocean this summer. I thought that since we weren’t hosting a wedding, this summer would be very easy and slow. Wrong. (Baby hates restraints) and after barely staying sane on the drive down we had such a good time. […]
Long Beach 2013
Anna called Friday evening and asked if me and Sabra wanted to go to a concert at the fair. I dropped everything and went. Just me, Sabra, Anna and her girls and my sister, Rachael. I didn’t realize how relaxing it would be without the little ones. Ususally I am frantically counting heads but this […]
15 month old Jessie Pearl asleep in her vintage dress, yesterday. Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him. Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are children born in one’s youth. Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. Psalm 137
The captain has been bringing home loads of fresh crab so I have been trying new recipes. Just for fun. Inspired by Red Lobster’s lobster dip, this is a very good way to eat fresh caught crab. ARTICHOKE SPINACH CRAB DIP: a cup or few of lump crab meat 12 0z. aritchoke hearts chopped 3-10 […]
Independence Day 7 of mine Jousting Shiloh & Konner (my nephews) Wyatt and the slip & slide Hazel wearing a daisy crown that big brother Landon made for her (sweetest thing) A photo of our baby Jessie Pearl’s great-great-grandma, Jessie Pearl (2nd from left in white) The first leg of the amazing race Levi won! […]
Violet Noelle. This was a warm summer evening as we were walking the country road to Uncle Lloyd’s for a barbecue and swimming during our family reunion. I love how the light shines in her untamed hair (aka snarled mess). This familiar bend in the road where I grew up brought back so many wonderful childhood […]
My first daughter’s 18th birthday photos. Beneath the struggle that is Asperger’s Syndrome lies a gentle girl with tremendous talent, a beautiful spirit and the same hopes and desires as anyone. God has great plans for you, Destiny Evelyn! For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to […]
While at the reunion I look over and see almost all my kids in one place. I gasp. A very rare occurence so I quickly plopped down amongst them and asked Calli to snap a photo. All of the children that I grew in my womb, except my second-born, Riley. 81 months of pregnancy and […]
Sweet 73 year old Auntie Ada zipping through the air yelling “WOOHOO” Today was the first day of a 3-day reunion with Levi’s family from near and far. I do believe the highlight was watching Ada (the oldest family member) sail by on the zip line. What fun to gather with 300 Stenersens. Zip line, […]
the cabin at Dove Hollow Summer is in full swing here at Windy Ridge. Heat wave, summer company from all over the country, barbecue, fresh crab, swimming at Dove Hollow, late evenings around the bonfire. The very best time of the year. Pictures with Grandma & Grandpa from the South. It’s been 6 years […]