Anne and David Trufant, the owners of the summer camps where Michael and I met are the co-founders of a small organization called Change Lives Now. Michael and I were truly touched by the end-of-the-year letter we got in the mail this week from Change Lives Now, which related a few of the ... Read More about A worthy mission
Humble Handmaid Blog Archives
Just enough grace for the step I’m on
My friend Trey called me on Gabriel's 2nd birthday a couple of weeks ago and wished me a happy birthday--for my entrance into motherhood. Such a wise guy. :) It's been a wonderful two years, but motherhood definitely keeps me on my toes. Gabriel is my darling love (and I tell him multiple ... Read More about Just enough grace for the step I’m on
Gabriel’s birthday party and some other photo goodies…
Some snapshots from Gabriel's birthday party at the park: Little Andrew is such a special guy :) Beautiful Audrey Therese The swing is a favorite A noble profile Gabriel's godmother, Lucy Maya wrap mamas at Gabe's party (me with my friend Karen and her adorable baby Rachel) Some random home ... Read More about Gabriel’s birthday party and some other photo goodies…
From Gabriel’s godfather:)
Adam Trufant, Gabriel's godfather, emailed us this poem for Gabriel from Thailand, where he has been traveling this fall. I couldn't help but share this with all of you... Adam is the dapper guy in the bow tie on the right :) Tremendous Two's! Little brother, little one,child growing in the ... Read More about From Gabriel’s godfather:)
Gabriel’s birthday breakfast
Pancakes, bacon and fruit salad, oh my! ... Read More about Gabriel’s birthday breakfast
Confessions of a former mommy know-it-all
Lately, I've been looking back on my not-married-no-kids self, my married-no-kids self, and my married-one-kid self. And I alternately have to laugh or cringe at some of my self-righteous, uncharitable assumptions about parents, and--I'm ashamed to say--plain old snobbery at times. Of ... Read More about Confessions of a former mommy know-it-all
Birthday trip to Toys R Us
Gabriel picked out an orange truck that launches a ball and a set of wooden musical instruments. Overall not a terrible experience for our first trip to the toy store;) Happy 2nd birthday Gabriel Adam! ... Read More about Birthday trip to Toys R Us
This Week
What's touching my heart and going on in my life this week... I'm still working on training for my 10K race next spring. I am up to running all the way around my block and I've been doing walk-jog workouts 2-3 days per week. I am up to running a mile and a half. That's huge for me ... Read More about This Week
