Kaitlyn and Ava have discovered that they can reach the piano keys. So whenever their daddy is writing his blog, they gravitate towards the room and eventually find their way to the piano. Kaitlyn is usually the first to make it the piano. Ava giggles as she hits the keys. Chris takes a break from … Continue reading
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WubbaNubs, Must Have For Babies
WubbaNubs are little stuffed animals with a pacifier attached to it. Perfect for tiny fingers grasping in the middle of the night for her beloved pacie. Get one, get two. Our girls love their WubbaNubs. They come in all sorts of animals and colors – bears, tigers, monkeys, giraffes, kittens. Pros: Easy for baby to find … Continue reading
The Frugal Parent, No Cable = No Football
Conundrum: How do we watch football when we cut cable to save cash as new parents? Our Answer: We’ll just stick to the games on public TV. Our Reality: Saturday, Chris and I sat on the couch to watch the publicly broadcasted Kentucky-Florida game. I’d rather be watching Ole Miss, and Chris would rather be … Continue reading
Family Photos: The Schop Girls’ Favorite Spot
Kaitlyn and Ava’s new favorite spot in our house is the backyard window in our dining room. They have learned to use the ledge to pull themselves to a standing position. Here are candids from this weekend. Kaitlyn laughs with me as Ava looks out to the backyard. Ava watching flowers. Yesterday’s play time. Kaitlyn … Continue reading
Family Photo: Ava at Play
Here’s a sweet shot from today. Ava is dragging a bedtime story book with her to the living room. Miles is in the background supervising.
Friday Family Photos: Bon Voyage Uncle Jonathan!
The girls’ Uncle Jonathan is moving to Hawaii. He’ll be working on his PhD in sociology at the University of Hawaii. We’ll miss you! When can we visit? Ava and Jonathan. Kaitlyn, Jonathan, and Ava.
Friday Family Photos: The Kaitlyn Crawl
Kaitlyn’s on the move this week perfecting her crawl. She started out rocking back and forth on all fours, and she now varies between a breaststroke movement to using her feet to push her forward motion. Here are Kaitlyn and Ava lounging in the backyard. Ava in our backyard looking up at the trees. Many … Continue reading
In Search of a Better Photo
I’ve owned a digital camera for over a year, and I still use the auto focus settings. Sad, I know. But now that I have 2 little girls in my life, I’m in search of a better clearer photo to capture these precious moments. Today, I’m embarking on the 31 Days to a Better Photo … Continue reading
Ava’s Delight, My Delight
When Ava sees me, the smile on her face is pure joy. When I greet her in her crib each morning, she smiles. When I walk in the room, she smiles. When I say her name, she smiles. Being her mom is bliss, and it warms my heart that she smiles at me. She delights … Continue reading
Staying Married Is Not About Staying In Love
As Chris and I love and sacrifice self for one another, we are demonstrating just how much God loves us. Our marriage is a picture to the world of who God is. Staying married is not about staying in Love. It’s about keeping a covenant, more than a promise, just as Jesus does with us … Continue reading
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