Author Archives: Gigi

Early Mornings {with a newborn}

“It is well to be up before daybreak, for such habits contribute to health, wealth, and wisdom.” ~Aristotle   Right now, the house is still. Outside, the world remains dark for this mild October morning. I am sitting in the dimly lit, quiet kitchen of our home, holding my baby son wrapped up in my […]

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Tiny Brothers

When Lazer (as he is affectionately called) joined our family in December 2015, it was such a surprise. After having six girls in a row, I never imagined we would have a boy. Now, we have two little men in our lives! And it couldn’t be sweeter. Truth be told, I was afraid to have […]

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7 Days 💙

  “When God lays a new-born babe in the arms of a mother, he says to her heart, “Take this child and nurse it for me and I will give you your wages.” The answer of maternal love should be, ‘Oh God, you have put your noblest workmanship into my hands. I accept the precious […]

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Our Blessing Has Arrived …

Abby and I are so pleased to let you all know … our sweet baby BOY has arrived … straight, fresh from Heaven, smelling all delicious and lovely and completely adored by his big family … Loyal Albert Kenneth is here, snuggled warmly in my lap, sighing sweet little sighs of joy … a piece […]

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When Having Baby #8 is Not the Same as {Shelling Peas}

I had to laugh the other day as a dear friend expressed a comment that someone had said to her, when she had told them our family was about to have baby #8. “Well, I guess at that point, it’s like shelling peas …” Hmmmm. Well, let me just say- with a smile and some […]

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