Author Archives: kristen

“I’ll Kiss You For Each Leaf on Every Tree”

Kiss
It’s interesting to observe how much babies love the look of themselves, how they can be honest and don’t have to feign self-loathing like most of the adult population.

At the Park Around the Corner

And Happy

My Favorite Husband

Playing with Lexi

Not a Photo Post

It doesn’t take much effort looking around my little corner of the world to know that life sucks. Hearts are broken, people die, wombs are closed, disappointments abound. And yet, we see glimpses of glory: fierce and sacrificial love, new babies born and baptized, friendship, wine, laughter. And it reminds me of a hymn, a hymn I used to not like very much, because I only really considered the first verse or two, and I find them a little uninteresting. Continue reading

Serious

Serious

Saxophone

Saxophone
One photo among many I snapped at the Grande Fete Friday night.

Reading

Let's Read
Barrett and Kate, eager readers

“I’d Rather Dance With You, Than Talk With You”

I’ve lost my blogging voice.  I can’t even muster up the energy to post a recipe.  I keep trying not to turn this into a photo blog and avoid posting photos of the day if I haven’t written lately, but maybe I should just embrace it for a season.

Porch Light

Porch Light
At Ashley & Amy’s.

Is Mormonism Christian?

A “reprint” of Father Neuhaus’ excellent treatment of the question in the March 2000 First Things can be found here.

Join the Marrow Donor Registry FROM HOME

PotD

It makes me cry
Sick, and cranky.