Category Archives: Mommy, Inc.

“I can’t do it,” Micah kept repeating to me yesterday as we sat doing some “school” together. It was one of those days where we didn’t get out to do anything so I decided to pull out his preschool work … Continue reading →

We got this video of me singing to my precious Amelia a few weeks ago. Nothing gets her cooing like singing does. I’m a little self-conscious about my singing but, her reactions were adorable so I thought I would post … Continue reading →

The 50′s woman no doubt thought the dishwasher was the best product man had ever invented. The thought that one machine would magically wash the dinner dishes…unthinkable in ages past. What a lifesaver! Or so she must have thought! After … Continue reading →

For us, having kids has meant having many broken/semi-broken things. The list includes: our camera laptop (many keys missing) cups plates hair bands… The hair bands happened yesterday. Ellie pulled at an adorable pink band I often put on Amelia’s … Continue reading →

Last Friday, we were able to visit with our good friend Bobbi Jo Brooks. We met Bobbi Jo in Atlanta while attending Christ Church. Lucky for us, she spends much of her summers in New York City, doing missions work … Continue reading →

The 22 members of the Challies/Frye/Helms/Rose Clan together in Virginia last week… Dad has a coin in one eye because, if you know my dad, you know he always has to goof around whenever he is in a picture. My … Continue reading →

During lunch on Monday, this picture of Rick, Ellie and I lay on the kitchen table. Micah picked it up and asked in a little voice, “Why isn’t Micah in the picture?” Gulp. I tried to explain to him as … Continue reading →

We just returned from spending 8 days away with my family at Bear Creek Lake State Park in Virginia. 8 days with all four of my siblings, their children and my parents, affectionately known as “mimi” and “beba!” I cannot … Continue reading →

Happy 2nd Birthday Ellie!! we love you!

I know I spend most of my writing time these days complaining about the state of our poor camera. Well, today I figured, if I can’t get good pictures right now, I can live vicariously through those who can! This … Continue reading →