pray

I first read the story of Daisy Love several months back. She's the pastor's daughter at a church up in Santa Barbara. Daisy has a form of cancer called a Wilm's Tumor. Maybe it was Ashlyn's time in the hospital {which in NO way could compare to the gravity of this situation}, but I have felt absolutely compelled to pray for her over the last several days, and ask that you would do the same... and ask any friends who would be willing to as well. God is so big and so great, he is able to do what we couldn't possibly dream.

joy

I've always loved summertime. It's especially nice because my DH gets to spend it with us.

The last few weeks have been rough {we're overhauling our only bathroom}

but the joy of summer is shining through...

{joy is her middle name!}

i adore those baby feet on the deck!

Design Studio

While working on my "extreme makeover" {it's not what you'r thinking} I came across this awesome graphic design studio. Adorable graphics, reasonable prices, perfect for invites, cards, or anything else!

find them all here at Cocoa Studio

more pom poms

I just can't get away from these things! How sweet... I just can't believe I didn't think of this, and now my girls are too big for it.

buy it here {on etsy of course}

Pneumonia

I'm sitting in the window seat of the Pediatric ICU at Children's Hospital, doing what? Writing a blog. They have some strange rules here, like, two parents can stay but only one can sleep. Hmmm some sort of sleep deprivation torture? Not sure. Anyway, while Dave's snoozing, I needed to so something to keep myself awake. Lucky you, getting to read all about it! We came in to the Dr. just thinking Ashlyn had an ear infection. Well, she did, but LONG story short, she also has pneumonia. Earlier tonight, after she wasn't responding to treatment downstairs, they moved us up here to the PICU. Thankfully the little one is finally getting some rest {for now, until they come in to do something else to her}. Several times we've been asked by the staff if we're in the medical field because of how calm we are. Much of that peace is because we know the Great Physician and that it is He who is in control. We so LOVE that you all are praying for us, and are very much hoping to make it home in time for Easter!

food fight

Once upon a time my kids were great eaters. Emma would tell people her favorite food was broccoli. These days things are a bit different, and I've been searching for ways to get her to try different foods {other than letting her put sprinkles on her chicken!} Just look at these "food face dinner plates" over at perpetual kid. As a matter of fact, the whole site is pretty awesome.

itch

soooo i admit it. i've disappeared off the blogging radar and i can't say for sure how often i'll be back. we've been sick, busy, distracted... and lately i have been frustrated by the quality of every crafty or creative thing i've attempted. it almost feels as if i'm missing something important or like i'm anticipating something coming up {although i'm not sure what exactly that is}. for sure, i've been in a funky mood. i wonder if it has to do with not being able to hear out of my right ear still ?! just joking. anyway kids, i'll be back but i can't say when. have a lovely beginning of spring. i'm off to wander inspiring blogs. see you soon{ish}.