Birthdays, Life, Mommyhood, Rachel Susannah, Traditions & Celebrations

Our Little Lady Turned ONE!

We celebrated with a Ladybug-themed party! and some sweet friends from church… And, just between our two families, we had 8 kids at this party! Present time! I have never seen a one-year-old so into opening gifts. This girl thoroughly enjoyed herself. And she had plenty of willing helpers…and toy testers! It’s a lamb. Her name means “ewe.” Appropriate, no? This card… Hannah …

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Birthdays, Hospitality, Life, Mommyhood, Titus Ryle, Traditions & Celebrations

Titus’ 4th Birthday Party

Our boy turned 4 years old! So, we celebrated with a Monster Truck party! My children have very specific ideas about their birthday cakes. And, while my cake decorating ability is (very) limited, I try to comply whenever possible. This year was no different. The birthday boy wanted chocolate cake and vanilla frosting…and monster trucks. So, I did what any self-respecting, …

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Birthdays, Mommyhood, Titus Ryle, Traditions & Celebrations

Happy 4th Birthday, Titus!

My boy is 4! You have changed so much this year. You have gone from a toddler to a real “big kid” now. (Pull-Ups’ reference intended.) You have introduced me to superheroes and monster trucks…and the incredible array of noises and heart-stopping crashes that go with them. The things I never thought I would be interested in… Somehow, I find them …

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