Celebrating our family Christmas…what a great day!
A YEAR WITH THE SPORTELS (and beyond): Seeking out the joys and blessings of each new day.
Wednesday, December 23, 2015
December 20, 2015
There were many things that felt off at my family's Christmas celebration this year and hearts were heavy. But it was still a cozy day with family and these two made us smile often, especially as they had fun in the new skirts Aunt Jenna made them!
Saturday, December 19, 2015
December 18, 2015
A small glimpse of a much-needed cozy, cheerful night of Christmas singing with our small group.
December 17, 2015
This girl is officially on Christmas break, and has her school made cute ornament to show for it! :)
Tuesday, December 15, 2015
December 15, 2015
Nora and cousin Mya exploring the beautiful train garden at yet another visit to the Gardens!
December 14, 2015
My mom made Christmas skirts for the girls out of my old homecoming court dress!
They were dancing to the Nutcracker music all evening long. :)
December 13, 2015
These silly sisters had fun with us checking out the Gardens at one of their holiday parties!
December 12, 2015
It's that time of year again! What a lovely night with friends celebrating the Christmas season!
December 11, 2015
I'm always amazed how timely devotionals are with the words God wants me to hear in hard times.
December 10, 2015
Today was a really hard day… but my girls loving on me and caring for me by wrapping me in their blankies, piling me with stuffed animals, and later dimming the lights and putting their worship music on for me was a blessing that is hard to put into words. Alena even went on to try to make dinner for me. God distinctly cared for me through my children. So cool.
Thursday, December 3, 2015
November 25, 2015
Seeing Alena praise God through dance at our Thanksgiving Eve service at church was such a blessing!
November 17, 2015
Blessed to have a my mom help me organize and purge stuff at home today followed by treats at Hall Street Bakery!
Sunday, November 15, 2015
November 15, 2015
I pulled out the good camera to capture some pictures of my little loves on the beautiful day. Parenting is really hard work, but they sure do bring me so much joy and I wouldn't trade it for a thing.
Saturday, November 14, 2015
November 13, 2015
I can't think of the last time I laughed so hard I cried. Such a great night with my Madison Mamas. :)
November 12, 2015
I had no idea when I went to a gathering at Alena's school about racial unity that I'd have the privilege of hearing Latasha Morrison speak and sit at her table! #bethebridge
November 11, 2015
Thankful for this school and the privilege to read to Alena's class during my lunch break today!
November 8, 2015
After a hard parenting weekend, this family walk in the nature preserve on a brilliant Sunday afternoon was a blessing for all of us. :)
November 7, 2015
Back in East Lansing at a conference with a great friend and this great food, just like old times.
November 5, 2015
Our two girlies had a little watch night to end their dance class, and they loved having Grampie come watch too! They did such a great job!
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