Carried by Prayers – Held by God

Posted on May 6, 2014May 7, 2014 by Karen

I started writing this post last week. I started to formulate it in my heart and mind and several times, I sat down to write it, but for some reason, I just couldn’t get the words onto the page... Read More

I Have a Maker

Posted on April 23, 2014April 24, 2014 by Karen

Hooray, I am 22 weeks! Plus 1 day, actually…every day counts! 🙂 Baby continues to grow – and kick and wiggle and squirm and kick and wiggle, day and night… and I love it so very much! ... Read More

Don’t Worry…Trust God

Posted on April 16, 2014July 29, 2015 by Karen

This journey feels familiar. I am 21 weeks pregnant as of yesterday. Because of my previous history of preterm delivery, I am being monitored closely with a high risk OB at McMaster. I have ultrasound... Read More

Protected: making a comeback?

Posted on August 25, 2011April 3, 2016 by Karen

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Protected: Christmas Care Packages

Posted on November 3, 2010April 3, 2016 by Karen

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“I don’t want my children to be happy.”

Posted on March 22, 2010July 29, 2015 by Karen

I know, I know…how can I say such a thing? I mean, just look at this precious smiling face! Isn’t every parent’s desire that their children grow up to be healthy and happy? If ... Read More

Wow!

Posted on March 11, 2010December 2, 2022 by Karen

Please watch this amazing video about how God has been moving in Haiti. I just heard about this yesterday at the Coffee Break group I attend… By now, you’ve probably found out that I enjoy mak... Read More

Protected: My baby is 5!!

Posted on February 20, 2010April 3, 2016 by Karen

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Happy New Year!

Posted on January 15, 2010April 24, 2014 by Karen

Happy 2010! I know I’m a little late, but I was having a hard time thinking of a title for this post! I’m finding it hard to start blogging since I’ve been away from it fo... Read More

Protected: Happy Birthday, Nathan!

Posted on October 24, 2009April 3, 2016 by Karen

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Protected: my three sons

Posted on October 24, 2009April 3, 2016 by Karen

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Protected: this season

Posted on October 23, 2009April 3, 2016 by Karen

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so much to be thankful for!

Posted on October 10, 2009April 3, 2016 by Karen

One year ago this weekend, I was put on bedrest. It’s amazing to think of all that has happened since then! We are still so thankful for all of the prayers and support that we received from al... Read More

I just have to say…

Posted on October 8, 2009 by Karen

How on earth is it October? And is my baby boy really turning one this month?!?!... Read More

Protected: ten months old, first tooth, and almost crawling

Posted on August 26, 2009April 3, 2016 by Karen

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Anthony & Stacie – sneak peek

Posted on August 26, 2009August 26, 2009 by Karen

I’m currently waiting for some software to arrive so that I can finish up with the photos from Anthony and Stacie’s wedding, but it has been such a long wait that I have decided to post a ... Read More

Avocado!

Posted on August 16, 2009September 1, 2009 by Karen

Nathan had his first taste of solid food yesterday! The menu? Pureed avocado mixed with breastmilk. The picture from the middle left of the above collage definitely needs to be posted in full size: ... Read More

Protected: July, part 1

Posted on August 15, 2009April 3, 2016 by Karen

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Protected: Um, July? Where did you go?

Posted on August 4, 2009April 3, 2016 by Karen

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on some boys and developmental milestones

Posted on July 7, 2009 by Karen

Just wanted to share this post and the author’s thoughts about how boys sometimes don’t meet developmental milestones in the way we think they “should.” I found this several... Read More

Protected: another busy week

Posted on June 27, 2009April 3, 2016 by Karen

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saying “Yes”

Posted on June 19, 2009April 3, 2016 by Karen

My post is inspired by this one at We are THAT Family , but it is something that I come back to again and again. I read this article (or something similar) a couple of years ago, and the concept re... Read More

Protected: can you guess the baby? version 1

Posted on June 17, 2009April 3, 2016 by Karen

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I really want to blog!

Posted on June 11, 2009June 15, 2009 by Karen

…but life is just so busy right now! Between homeschool planning and choosing curriculum and books, spending a lot of time outdoors with the boys, and doing a few photography gigs, my daily sc... Read More

praying for the Gosselin family

Posted on June 1, 2009August 27, 2011 by Karen

This is an unusual post for me, and it may make me seem like some reality TV junkie. I honestly am not, but I do tune in to catch “Jon & Kate Plus 8” or “18 Kids and Counting&#... Read More

what’s up with our family…

Posted on May 28, 2009April 3, 2016 by Karen

Rob’s broken ankle, for starters: Yes, indeed. My sweet hubby is not as young as he thinks he is. (And if you want to know the full story about how he broke it, you’ll have to ask him ... Read More

Join the One Million Campaign

Posted on April 27, 2009April 27, 2009 by Karen

As you may have noticed, I am a huge advocate of breastfeeding. I think that all women should have access to proper education about the benefits of breastfeeding instead of receiving false informati... Read More

busy weekend

Posted on April 26, 2009April 3, 2016 by Karen

It has been a busy few days! But I’m trying to remain true to my word…so I’m blogging! Rob and I were at the annual OCHEC Convention all day Friday and Saturday. It was very info... Read More

Protected: 6 months!!

Posted on April 24, 2009April 3, 2016 by Karen

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I scrapped!

Posted on March 17, 2009March 18, 2009 by Karen

It’s been a while! We finally purchased Photoshop Elements for the Mac, so I can do some digiscrapping again! This isn’t my best layout ever, but at least I’m getting my creative... Read More

Protected: March already?!

Posted on March 12, 2009April 3, 2016 by Karen

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FOUR

Posted on February 20, 2009February 21, 2009 by Karen

Judah is four today! How did that happen?... Read More

i only gave him one cookie

Posted on February 5, 2009April 3, 2016 by Karen

Protected: please stay tuned!

Posted on February 3, 2009April 3, 2016 by Karen

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Check this out!

Posted on February 3, 2009February 3, 2009 by Karen

Before Nathan came home from the hospital, and when I was still expecting him to be home in time for Christmas, I purchased a cute little outfit from an online store called Ava Baby’s. Since h... Read More

brotherly love

Posted on January 21, 2009April 3, 2016 by Karen

The “big boys” just love their new little brother! they are also fond of each other at times… (this was taken while they were both supposed to be in time out!)... Read More

home sweet home, part 2

Posted on January 21, 2009January 23, 2009 by Karen

Yeah…I guess I shouldn’t have promised I would post the next day! I think promising kind of sealed the deal for it not happening! But I apologize for making you wait once again! Ashe... Read More

home sweet home, part 1

Posted on January 6, 2009August 27, 2011 by Karen

Nathan has been home for over a week, so I guess it is time for me to update! And it is definitely time for me to post pictures on this blog again! It has been sadly lacking in that department lat... Read More

sweet baby boy

Posted on January 6, 2009 by Karen

I just wanted to share this pic before I go to bed. I love it! **a long update post is in the works – I’m just waiting on some pictures to upload**... Read More

Nathan is home!!

Posted on December 30, 2008 by Karen

Our family is finally together under one roof! We are so thankful and excited to finally have our precious boy at home! He was discharged this afternoon (we had to wait for hours for the doctor to c... Read More

not yet

Posted on December 28, 2008December 28, 2008 by Karen

Nathan didn’t come home today. The doctor decided that it would be better to see two days of gaining (since he only maintained the first night and his growth has been slow over the past month). ... Read More

hopeful…

Posted on December 27, 2008 by Karen

If all goes well, Nathan will be coming home tomorrow! He has been gaining weight pretty consistently over the past few days, so they put him in a Care-by-Parent room with me as of yesterday evening. ... Read More

I’d like to get off this rollercoaster, please!

Posted on December 23, 2008December 23, 2008 by Karen

It has been another week of ups and downs. At the beginning of last week, Nathan was just starting to do better with his breastfeeding. Because progress had been slow at that point, the attending ... Read More

Peace

Posted on December 15, 2008 by Karen

We ended up trying a bottle at the 3 pm feed today. I had chosen 3 pm because Nathan is usually quite alert at that time. Not today. We used an Avent bottle with a newborn nipple, and he choked ... Read More

Decision time

Posted on December 15, 2008 by Karen

It’s come down to this: If we want Nathan home before Christmas, we’ll probably have to introduce a bottle (with fortified breastmilk, not formula) once or twice a day. The day of my las... Read More

Happy Birthday, Asher!

Posted on December 14, 2008December 15, 2008 by Karen

My little monkey turned two today! I can’t believe it! We had a birthday party with family, and the little guy slept through most of it! Pictures to come…... Read More

2075

Posted on December 12, 2008December 12, 2008 by Karen

2075 grams, that is. Or 4 lbs 9 oz in English. For four stinkin’ nights in a row, that has been Nathan’s weight. What are the chances of his weight remaining exactly the same for three... Read More

I’ll be home for Christmas…?

Posted on December 10, 2008December 10, 2008 by Karen

That’s the hope! My Christmas wish might come true! In fact, if things continue to go well with breastfeeding and if Nathan starts to gain a little more weight than he has been in the past w... Read More

6 weeks old! (December 5, 2008)

Posted on December 5, 2008December 15, 2008 by Karen

How is it possible that Nathan is 6 weeks old already? I apologize for not updating all week – I really didn’t mean to leave you hanging. It has been a busy week, though! For the past... Read More

quick update

Posted on November 26, 2008 by Karen

I am staying at the hospital for a while longer. There is a lot going on with Nathan, and I feel like I need to be here. I just finished some lunch and wanted to give an update. Nathan’s blo... Read More

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