January Moments

Here's the rest of my January camera roll I want to remember. First things first, look at the sunshine in the first two pictures!! There were only a few sunny days this month and you better believe we appreciated them. Logan would be sitting at the table with his cars and exclaim, "I love you sunshine!" 

Emery is so strong and I love looking at her little face while she does tummy time.

I brought the kids on our first outing by myself! We were invited to spend Christmas evening with friends while Justin was out of town. I thought to myself, I will never be leaving this house with two kids without Justin... Ha! We did it though. And we've done it many times since. Lots of practice and getting more comfortable with bringing two cute babies around. <3

& I wasn't really by myself. Talyn & Ana are the sweetest and Logan adores them. Grateful for good friends.

Basketball watch party with our besties who live below us. So thankful for Lyn, Nova, and Norris. 

Berlin night life! I absolutely love where we live in the city. The architecture is beautiful. This particular night I was walking to the pharmacy. During the three minute walk, I heard Spanish, English, German, and Portuguese. Berlin is so cool.

The initial climbing out of bed is soooo hard for night feedings. But once I'm on the couch with this sweet girl, I love the quiet time we have together & holding her close when she's done eating.

When we came back to Berlin last summer, we had a goal to be better about daily family prayer and scripture study. We're doing great! So much so, that Logan asked me to take a picture of Buzz & Woody saying family prayer. <3

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8 weeks!! I love her.

We got to have Naïma over for dinner & Logan was in heaven. They have a sweet relationship.

These two are little besties. So many times I will come into the living room to find Logan kneeling down beside Emery with one hand on her head and the other hand on her stomach. Best big brother ever. 

2026 Theme

January is almost over and I still need to get these two things printed and put on my vision board! (which also needs to be created). 

This is who I want to be when December rolls around in 11 months. I want to be a peacemaker. I want to let pride go and have more love and peace in my heart. 

& I want to let go of the desire to be in control. Learn to be steady in (daily) uncertainty. I can't control how my kids, husband, friends, family, church members, etc. will act & react, but I can control how I do. <3 This will be a good year. 

Beans in Berlin Round 3

How lucky are we to have had Justin's family come every year during our Germany experience. Here are some highlights from our week together <3: 

Christmas! Logan was in heaven opening his new toys and Lightning McQueen shirt.  

Justin's basketball game. 

Lots of hanging out at home & baby cuddles.

Visited our favorite Burgelhaus so they could get a German nativity and Christmas pyramid!

Logan and Papa had a few movie mornings while Justin was at practice and the girls went shopping. We tried to introduce him to Lion King but somehow we ended back with Cars. Haha, that boy knows what he likes.

Trip to our favorite food court & spaghetti eis!

& lots of quality time with the people we love. <3

Justin had to leave for an unexpected road trip at the end of the week, so we went to the Alba store to get some gear to cheer him on.

Logan was in heaven. I think the only things he loves more than Cars and Lightning McQueen is Alba Berlin. I can't believe we had never been to the team store! It was fun to see all of the Alba gear and Buddy Bear.

Man, I'm so grateful for the week we got to spend together. I'm the luckiest to have such amazing, kind, selfless in-laws. They spoiled us & we felt so loved all week.

This was the one sunny day we had had in a while so we took advantage and walked by the Berlin Wall on the way home. It was sooo nice to feel the sun on our faces.

Best, best, best week!! Next time we're together it will be back in the U.S.A.!