hello my friends...

 I'm just popping in to say I have not left this little spot to fall by the wayside...my two week blog vacation was, in fact, a real life two-week trip with my family. The Lord truly blessed us with a glorious time at the coast, filling our lungs with cold sea air and our eyes with marvelous sights.
Then the week after we made our way home, I was busy with settling back in; getting re-acclimated
(that's a word, right?) to, although not loving, city life; educating my mind; working at home and our business;not to mention enjoying precious times with my family, I just wasn't ready to blog about it yet.

Now after a bit of time to reflect, you can expect to see our beyond-belief beautiful trip
in photos shortly.

xoxo,
Emily



And a sign of things to come....

my baby sister Elizabeth, photo by hannah

farewell to the pine

A little glimpse of what's happening at our place right now.

See that huge tree? Years ago, a tiny pine tree was given to my great-grandmother, a thank-you from her co-workers from the hospital where she was employed as a nurse. She planted it in the yard lovingly, and over the years it grew. And grew, and grew, until it reached behemoth proportions.

Recently, our neighbors requested that the tree be removed for various reasons. Well, my grandpa and parents decided yes. A tough decision, but ya gotta do what ya gotta do sometimes. And it is pretty cool to see how such a, er, shall we say large tree gets cut down...everything is a learning experience, riiiiiight? YES! ( Even more so if you're a homeschooling bunch like we are!

Love you in Christ,
Emily

Post script: I'm taking a two week 'blog vacation'. See you soon!

Welcome Sakura

This beautiful baby

is my newborn cousin

Sakura

Sakura means cherry blossom in Japanese.You might think she was named after these...

via

But she's really named after these...

via

...Sakura markers!

My uncle is an artist so her name is an homage to his favorite markers. Pretty special I think.
It's just a sign she will make a big mark on the world.

Look at that cherry blossom! Oh, my heart is a puddle right now.

Dad took this one.

 

My mama with her first niece! Love.

 

The little cousins hands.

 

We are just so grateful to God for this precious, healthy baby! The birth went well, and Ally and Mike are in bliss.  It's just great.

 

 I always forget how amazing it is to hold a newborn-the sweet smell, the soft breathing, the stretches and yawns...it's just so beautiful.

 

We are just in love with this little baby. 

Can you tell?

 

xoxo

Emily

see you soon!

Tomorrow morning, this is the view t'will greet my eyes.





And we shan't return 'til next week.

See you then my loves!

ally/baby/art

This beautiful woodland princess is my uncle's wife, Ally. She is just a gem and over this past year has become such a dear friend. She is such a kind, lovely, open-hearted person and I am so blessed to call her family. I just love her so much. So grateful to God for her.
 They are is expecting their first little one, due in a few weeks ( happy dance!) and we just found out IT'S A GIRL!  I am so happy to finally get to meet and hold this little one. The whole family is so thrilled, this is going to be one LOVED baby. New life is so exciting. Praise God!

I made this for her baby shower. I loved painting it. I really wanted to make something for her because she has been such a graceful pregnant mama, and I know she will be a graceful, natural mama once baby is here!

Much love,
Emily

c. Emily Barish

c. Emily Barish

c. Emily Barish