Harper Sparrow is . . . one . . . week . . . old . . . today! Grow in grace and beauty, sweet Harper, and always, ever closer to Jesus. He loves you more than we do, and we love you more than words can express. More photos here. (I promised there would […]
Day Two Day Three Day Four When I’m not staring at her, I’m looking online for available real estate in north Seattle. (No, I’m not joking.) Lots more pictures from days two, three, and four here!
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Today we did a Mommy photo shoot. The next session will feature the little beauty who’s still inside. Hurry up, Harper. We’re ready to meet you!
For a couple of years, George has been sending group e-mails to friends and family, sharing photos and updates about the backyard garden that he and Jacob maintain. Yesterday I received an e-mail from my amazing, creative, fun friend, Jeff Franzen, who took it upon himself to make a website featuring the photos and updates
Lately I’ve had blog paralysis. The mere thought of posting overwhelms me. It’s not lack of material, but rather the opposite. I don’t know if I should go back and tell stories from the holidays (they were fun and great) or post photos (I’ve taken a lot) or talk about what’s going on now (way
My cup runneth over Read More »
This year we celebrated Thanksgiving with lots of extended family on my dad’s side, because that Saturday we all reconvened for a memorial service. My dad’s brother, Uncle Lew, passes away in October. He donated his body to medical research. Before he died, he specified several things he wanted at his service, including live jazz
'Tis the Season to Take Pictures Read More »
Have you ever been around people who are constantly crowing about their abilities, accomplishments, and accolades? Maybe they really do have reasons to be proud, but all that self-promotion feels, well . . . a little bit icky. Then there are people who are truly astounding on multiple levels–brilliant, talented, fun, generous, and insightful–but you
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Hello, friends. I’m sure you’ve all been on the edges of your collective seats, waiting for an update on my adventures. Well, today is your lucky day! It’s also my second-to-last day here in the wet but oh-so-lovely northwest. For your viewing pleasure, here’s what I’ve been doing: Wednesday, November 4: Seattle skyline at sunset
Great Northwest Photo Essay, or Having Way Too Much Fun Read More »
I meant to include this little guy in yesterday’s post. Grace spotted him in a bush right off the Greenlake trail as we walked by. Actually, I’m not sure if he’s a small rat or a biggish mouse, but I think he’s kind of cute. Don’t you? This evening I speak at Beit Tikvah Girls
Last night I officially launched The Great Northwest Speakathon when I spoke to the Northwest Christian Writers Association on the topic of “Language as Soundtrack.” What a great group of fun, lovely writers! If I lived in the area I would definitely be a part of that action. Thanks again to Athena Dean for inviting
Day One in the Great Northwest Read More »