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    :: this is the life ::

    By Stephanie | December 17, 2009

    7 more days until Christmas.

    But I don’t feel frenzied or frantic.

    I just feel happy. Unbelievably happy.

    To be married to this talented, tender-hearted, tough guy:

    tim

    And to get to spend every single day with two smart, sweet, stunning girls:

    girls-playing-in-fall-leaves

    THIS IS THE LIFE.

    family-fall-leaves

    And it is wonderful.

    Beyond wonderful, actually.

    Words simply can’t describe the fullness that is in my heart, in my life.

    *** photos taken by Bob Hitchcock of Design Photography.

    Topics: About Me | 20 Comments »

    20 Responses to “:: this is the life ::”

    1. Jennifer Says:
      December 17th, 2009 at 8:26 pm

      You have a such a beautiful family. And such a positive way of life. I truly admire you. Thank you so much for sharing your stories and your family with us.

    2. Belinda A. Says:
      December 17th, 2009 at 8:52 pm

      Beautiful photos, beautiful family – I’m can see why your cup runs over! I often find myself looking at my perfect child and wondering how I got so lucky:)

    3. Jenny N. Says:
      December 17th, 2009 at 9:25 pm

      FANTASTIC photos, Stephanie! I just love it when photos capture personality. The girls are too cute for words!

    4. Elisabeth Says:
      December 17th, 2009 at 10:21 pm

      Absolutely stunning pictures! I especially love the last one! You’re family is beautiful, you deserve all the happiness you have!

    5. Erica Says:
      December 17th, 2009 at 10:41 pm

      So cute! It makes me want to go take some family pictures in nature, too. Lance took some of us the other day, and I can’t wait for them to come back so we can see them. :)

    6. Kayla Says:
      December 17th, 2009 at 11:38 pm

      This is an incredibly beautiful post!! It really brings things into perspective for me.

      You have a wonderful family :)

    7. Barbara Says:
      December 18th, 2009 at 7:04 am

      LOVE that last picture and your words too!

    8. Sarah T. Says:
      December 18th, 2009 at 8:09 am

      Love, LOVE the last picture of you all in the leaves. It just overflows with your love of life & your love for each other – it typifies so many of the wonderful characteristics I see in your family. Beautiful :)

    9. Lucy Says:
      December 18th, 2009 at 9:14 am

      I love the last picture! very cute.

    10. Heather Says:
      December 18th, 2009 at 9:55 am

      wonderful pictures… i really like that last one!!! so fun : )

    11. Eva Says:
      December 18th, 2009 at 11:21 am

      Beautiful pictures!! The girls are very beautiful! You are so blessed! :)

    12. Sara L. Says:
      December 18th, 2009 at 1:02 pm

      That is exactly how I feel..It’s wonderful isn’t it?! A life so good that words can’t do it justice…What an Awesome God we have! Love your pictures!
      sblilly14(@)yahoo(.)com

    13. Cindi Says:
      December 18th, 2009 at 2:26 pm

      I also feel blessed by the fantastic people that are in my life! Your family pictures are beautiful!
      Cindi

    14. Tobster Says:
      December 18th, 2009 at 4:40 pm

      Great pictures! I especially like that last one with the whole family. It really captures the moment.

    15. Darcie-Such The Spot Says:
      December 18th, 2009 at 4:48 pm

      A wonderful life indeed. I love the photos!

    16. Madeline Says:
      December 18th, 2009 at 6:45 pm

      What beautiful photos and words. I love this time of the year. I don’t do the frenzied shopping thing. I’d rather sit back and enjoy.

    17. Ashley Says:
      December 19th, 2009 at 10:04 am

      Your pictures are so pretty. I love leaves, it makes me think of Fall back in Michigan! You are so blessed with a wonderful family.

    18. Sara Says:
      December 19th, 2009 at 10:55 am

      What beautiful photos!

    19. ashlynn Says:
      December 20th, 2009 at 2:08 pm

      cute – love that last photo!

    20. Nini Lettner Says:
      December 23rd, 2009 at 6:00 pm

      I thought I commented on this already. I love the facial expressions in these pictures. Your girls are blessed to have parents like you and you are blessed to have them! I have been finding myself thanking God for giving me the two He has entrusted me with. They bring such joy!

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