Simple Purposeful Living

Vera and her 3 wonderful teachers(from left -- Mrs. Rohlfing, Mrs. Gravenbauer, and Mrs. Trosper)From beginning of the year to the last day...Vera blossomed this year under the tender care of 3 amazing and nurturing teachers.  When we chose our preschool by word of mouth for Solon, we hoped for

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The first day of May this year fell on a Sunday and Vera's dance recital!  We are all a little tired but we couldn't pass up "May Day" so we scrounged the pantry, popped popcorn and did some ding-dong ditching!  The kids love this tradition :)!Vera finally got her own pair of glasses from

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11 days new!11 months old!

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Sweet baby girl, this time last year I was anxiously counting down the days to finally meet who God masterfully created in my womb.   Now a year later, we couldn't love you more if we tried.  You are seriously just the sweetest, happiest, chillest baby there is and you are the perfect

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Recently we have discovered a new talent Vera possesses...brute, super-human strength!  Now that Lucy is more mobile and interested in big sister's items, Vera is interested in moving her away from said stuff.  I captured the time lapse of her attempt...First she attempted to pick her

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Oh my word child, life is moving fast and we have had another busy month!  You are growing and changing daily and doing lots of little new tricks.  I hope I remember to document them all.  Above all, people always comment on your sober demeanor, you are a little shy around strangers

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