Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Christmas at the Robertson household was a blast. For only the 2nd time in our 10 Christmases together we did not travel to see family. As much as we’ve loved going home and on family vacations in the past, we decided that this year it was best to stay in our own home and establish our own traditions. I will admit to being homesick, especially in the days that led up to Christmas, but once the time came it was perfect. It was also a blessing that we were home for the holidays because it allowed us to finish up our paperwork and get…

As I got ready I looked at myself in the mirror and almost didn’t recognize the woman staring back at me. Maybe it’s because I actually look like a woman now and not a teenager, maybe it’s the mom hair cut (I finally went there), or the fact that I became a leggings-as-pants wearer (I will never wear real pants again!). Either way, this woman starring back at me is about to embark on a HUGE journey. A journey that will test her faith, her strength, her patience, and a bunch of other things that I can’t even guess at yet. I already have a 2 year old and a…