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When motherhood changed my church life.

"I never missed one service with any of my kids. I was right back in the church pew after I gave birth," one older lady from our church proudly told me shortly after I became a mother. What she didn't say, but absolutely meant, is that having a child is no excuse to miss church… Continue reading When motherhood changed my church life.

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If I knew then.

Today marks 31 years since I was born.  I honestly am the happiest and most content I've ever been. I'm more fulfilled, more at peace, and more confident than I could have hoped. I wish I could rewind 10 years and tell 21-year-old Kristen how amazing things would be one day... because it hasn't always… Continue reading If I knew then.

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“Nonononono…”

Isn't it funny how sometimes we keep doing something over and over again, even though we know we shouldn't?  Spencer is being introduced to this concept right now. He repeatedly touches things he isn't supposed to and before he even starts, is already saying "nononono." But... he just can't resist.  He also is repeatedly throwing… Continue reading “Nonononono…”

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Teamwork makes the dream work.

I feel like tonight is as good a night as any for a husband/father appreciation post.  Moms get a lot of credit (well-deserved, of course!) but I believe good dads should as well. (Not just on Father's Day). My baby's dad... he's pretty great.  To see how much he loves his boy, and how much… Continue reading Teamwork makes the dream work.

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Magic House!

One of our Christmas gifts from Jordan's parents was a family membership to the Magic House in St. Louis, and we were so excited to go together. We got up early yesterday, picked up donuts, and headed out. Spencer must have known we were going somewhere fun, because he chattered happily in the backseat for… Continue reading Magic House!