Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Over the River and Through the Woods

She called it clutter. I call it remnants of creativity. Because right next to that small pile of papers were freshly painted wood pumpkin cutouts. And right next to those freshly painted pumpkins were walls adorned with their children's creative powers. And next to those walls were doors leading to 5 beautiful acres filled with an organic garden and free range chickens. And really, when you're tending to all that goodness who has time for a few unfiled papers?

The love simply danced around this family. It showed in their smiles, their attention to little details, the love letters to their children gracing walls, the secret nook built especially for big brother's imagination to soar, and in their commitment to raise their children their own way. Which often means walking down a road less traveled, but oh, so rewarding.








This one absolutely cracks me up!





4 comments:

jlchristblog said...

oh nicci!!! i love these!!! you really are blessing so many families- they will cherish these for a lifetime.

Eryn said...

Oh. my.

After knowing some of thier journey to this beautiful family...I got all teary looking at this! God is so so good. Beautiful family! Mel, your family is BEAUTIFUL. I can't stop thinking about your girly and crying. Awesome!

AND, thanks to both Nicci and Melody for contributing to the auction...we are beyond blessed!!

Melody said...

All three of you are so kind with your words....thank you! Eryn~ We loved giving at your auction...and CAN'T WAIT to meet Miss Lucy!! :) You're right...God is SO GOOD!! Nicci~ Seriously, words cannot say enough! I adore these pictures...can't wait to see the rest of them! I love how you captured a little of our personalities in the pictures as well. We will definitely treasure each and every one! Thank you!!

Anonymous said...

as always you did an amazing job! I don't get to see this family very often, so it was a joy to be able to see these pics! great job!

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