on may 17th, 2009 i gave birth to our third beautiful daughter & found out, upon her delivery that she has down syndrome. in just a few months she has taught us so much. like what is in that extra chromosome....pure magic.
our magpie
Wednesday, January 4, 2017
Christmas 2016
well.....it has been quite some time sweet friends! life has just been busy and instagram has been the new and easy way to document and share! but....i actually got out the 'real' camera and thought i would share some of our Christmas....so get ready for a whole lot of pictures,it has only been about four years so I'm not sure i remember how to do this blogging thing ;)
sooooo.....that is a bit of our Christmas at home. we still have a few trees up, just not ready to let go of all the magic just yet ;)
also for any new friends to this blog.....just a little back story.
i started this blog on may 17th, 2010 to share the birth story of our magpie. she was born with down syndrome and i wanted to share the story of how even though we were saddened at first, it didn't take long for the clouds to part and see what a gift HE had given us. our girl is now seven years old and her smiles and sweet spirit, well a blessing indeed. i have always said she fixed me when i didn't know i was broken. she is truly our special gift from HIM.
this social media journey started because of our sweet girl with the almond shaped eyes, the cutest dimples and the smile that makes it impossible to not smile back. then we started documenting the addition, and friends would ask to see more of the house.....oh and i also owned a shop for almost 11 years and practiced design and have always loved to make a house feel like a home....my favorite house to make a home our own of course :)
so started out sharing about a magpie, and then started sharing our very LONG journey of building our home, and we have been so blessed by so many amazing friends along the way. i hope to get back to blogging....just bits of our life and home and the how beautiful life can be with a child with special needs. i have always loved to look back at the blog.....it is kinda like our journal that i love to open up and flip through the pages. and if I'm having a bad day and open this book, well it doesn't take long at all to be reminded how truly blessed we are.
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Love browsing through your captions of life, thank you sharing your beautiful home & family. My the Lord Jesus continue to bless you.
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hi sonja! thank you for such kind words and blessings to you too friend!
DeleteYour pictures are beautiful. I have followed your instagram for a while now. Great post, I have neglected my blog as well so maybe you have inspired me to get back to it!
ReplyDeletehi susan! thank you so much friend! i am going to try and stay motivated, i miss looking back at it...it is like a detailed journal that i have missed going back and reading! so happy it inspired you and good luck!
DeleteI'm so happy I found you on Instagram...your home and family are such an inspiration. While your home is beautiful I think my favorite thing is Maggie....she's so precious and beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to following along with you in 2017 Patsy!
hi judy! thank you sweet friend! and i must agree...magpie is pretty precious!
DeleteBeautiful family! Beautiful home!
ReplyDeletehi vickie! thank you so much friend!
DeleteCan you give me the source of the darling reindeer, Santa and snow man. I just foind your blog today. Beautiful words, girls, home and pics!
ReplyDeleteThese are lovely photos from your Christmas celebration. It is such a wonderful feeling to celebrate such occasions and festivals with your family and loved ones. That’s why I was sad when I couldn’t spend time with my family last Christmas as I had to attend an important office event at one of the famous Los Angeles event venues.
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