I am moving in 3 weeks.

Originally, we were going to live in our current home, for 3 years. Then, 3 years turned in to 6 years.  Six years of living, brought our family size up to 6 people.

Our family’s combined 12 legs are excited for some real leg room. Yet, my heart will always have ties for our “starter home”.

Below, I have stitched together some photos and memories from our home.

Hail storm 2008 - Molly, Ryan and Me

• Jesus met me, often in times I was stubborn and failing and needed Him the most
• three daughters were brought home from the hospital
• my eldest son went of on the big yellow bus

A darn good sandwich from my kitchen!

• I tried to just be present in the moments of my life and not worry about the past
• I became the tooth fairy
• I started living simply with actions and purchases – no consumer debt

Molly, Ryan, Claire, Leah 2009

• Molly learned to share a room and everything she owned with her siblings
• Leah learned to fly down the stairs at the speed of light
• I changed 10 million diapers – not even kidding

Pete's Birthday Candles 2010

• Ryan learned to walk one minute and grew-up into an almost 1st grader the next
• I laughed till my eyes cried
• I did not garden or have a pet – I already have enough dirt and poop in my life

Ryan and his best neighbor pal Mason.

• Claire learned to sign “all done” after her meal
• I recognized chores were for the propulsion of life…not my life
• I cried and argued over things I’ll never remember anyway

Me and the twins napping on the couch

• Leah learned to fly down the stairs at the speed of light
• Ryan learned to ride a bike in the driveway
• I learned to decorate my walls

Pete and Ryan on a skateboard - 2007

Truly, home is where the heart is!

Love,

Jess