You know that saying “You know you had a good time, when you don’t take any photos”? Well once the girls arrived I totally forgot to take photos! Whoops! My lovely friend Esther just had her 3rd child and well this time it was a GIRL!! Evelyn is her name and she is simply perfect and gorgeous! Esther has 3 children and the first 2 being boys, needless to say it was very exciting to get a girl 3rd time around! Leave it to me to find any excuse to have my friends over and throw some kind of party.…
About a month ago I went for a walk with Kenton and Ariella and on our way home we saw a 12 year old boy on crutches trying to carry a bag full of groceries. The bag had ripped wide open and he was trying to balance a large jar of peanut butter and multiple other grocery items in his hands while using his crutches. He had hurt his ankle and could barely walk. We live on a steep hill which made it even harder for the boy to get home. The kids and I had already been on a…
Sometimes I find myself being selfish and need a reminder to look outside my own wants and spend more time encouraging others. Often when I do this I forget everything I wanted or thought I needed. Life is so much more fulfilling when helping and encouraging others. When I saw this quote a while ago it resinated in me and I knew I wanted to share in hopes it would speak to you as well. Wishing you the best week and I hope we can all help others feel so important! xo, Laura Derksen #arrowandlacewords is where every week…
Lately I have been thinking about how I can encourage more people around me. I am so excited to start #arrowandlacewords where every week on sundays I post something positive and uplifting. Either a phrase, simple word(s) or a scripture verse to encourage you. I wanted to make it pretty and easy for you to print, repost or PIN to help encourage others! If you print it I would love to see how you have used it! Post a photo and tag #arrowandlacewords so we can all see! This weeks encouragement is “You are Beautiful”. Simple I know!! But sometime it’s…
Going back to July 2013 when I was pregnant with Kenton we had this fabulous maternity session with Ashley Martens Photography. I wasn’t planning on doing another maternity photo shoot after my daughter Ariella (because I thought you didn’t need hundreds of belly photos). I am so glad I didn’t listen to myself and instead listened to others who recommend I go and do it! I went around the house and pulled decor and items I felt all coordinated. Then got my handy husband and dad to find me sticks at my parents property to make a more rustic tee pee.…
