Birthdays, Mommyhood, Titus Ryle, Traditions & Celebrations

A First Birthday Party

We had a quiet, family party with Grammy and Grampy to celebrate our boy. He opened a few presents…although I think he might have been perfectly happy if we had skipped the toys and just given him the paper instead. He really enjoyed tearing it…and trying to eat it! While the birthday boy napped, Hannah and I made cupcakes and cake pops (which I forgot …

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Birthdays, Mommyhood, Titus Ryle, Traditions & Celebrations, Uncategorized

Titus Ryle: 1 Year Old

It is hard to believe it has already been a year! You were the perfect addition to our little family. You have brought so much joy, and energy…and noise…into our lives. You are growing and changing so fast…quickly becoming more “little boy,” and less “baby,” each day! You are still my little snuggle-bug, though. I love how you wrap your little arms around my neck …

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Hospitality, Life in Ministry, Thinking Biblically, Traditions & Celebrations

Of Tracts And Treats

We don’t really do much in the way of “celebrating” Reformation Day…unless you consider a history lesson and coloring pages a “celebration.” (Crazy homeschoolers that we are.) Though they fall on the same day, Halloween and Reformation Day are two distinct events…although more and more I see Christians – and churches – trying to combine the two, with “Halloween Alternatives” …

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