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erin

erin

I'm Erin Jo. I'm thinking, writing, dreaming, mothering, loving, living, praising, BLESSED to be Fiona to my Shrek and Mommy to my four amazing kiddos.

dave

dave

Shrek is "like an onion with many layers" but has a heart of gold. He's my husband and my friend, and we just get better all the time.

lily

lily

Lily is my first baby and only girl. She's smart, funny, tall and kind. Keeping up with this girl is a challenge and a joy. She's terrific!

max

max

Max is one part ogre, two parts lover and all boy! Our little man has a temper but gives the best hugs of anyone I know!

colby

colby

Colby is as ornery as he looks. He flirts shamelessly, even with strangers. He's all mouth and curls and the loudest by far.

luke

luke

Luke is the baby of the family, but holds his own. He's happy and adorable. And he's a terrible sleeper. =)

Archive for February, 2012

Climbing Back Up

I have random happiness tonight. I’m not sure why it’s surfacing, but we don’t question brilliance now, do we? I am in awe of the weather, though I know rain is coming. I am in love with my children. I am making peace with my job. I am so blessed with amazing girlfriends, incredible relatives, […]

Reality

Surely, I have something to say. Some cute pictures to post. Some wit or fire or feat to share with you. (How about just one cute photo of Colby and Ava’s adorable new puppy, Faith?)  A feat? Oh yes. How about this? I keep forgetting to tell anyone that Max ate an American cheese single […]

Love Grows Everywhere

So I know Valentine’s Day gets a bad rap. It’s certainly commercialized, and I remember it not being the best in my single days. But it’s kind of sweet too. Because love grows everywhere. On so many trees and in so many different ways. It’s the friend you call after you get a promotion or […]

This Camel’s Back

I won’t deny I’ve had trouble stringing a post together this week. I am all right, but I am in a bit of a personal struggle. There’s a lot on my plate, as is usual. But I think I’ve reached a place where every new dilemma feels like the straw that breaks this camel’s back. […]

Inspiration

I feel as if I am enjoying a new lease on life tonight. I have traveled a valley of darkness in a sector of my life over the past few days, but today, I emerge. I am inspired to continue doing my best, being true to myself, being interested and interesting and believing, as always, […]

Icing on the Cake

Not sure why, but this phrase has been coming to mind a lot lately. It could be that I have cake on the mind–specifically, leftover Frances Tornes cake from Luke’s birthday bash. This is available only here in my small town, and I tell all who do not have ready access to this woman’s magical […]