Second Call: Dancewear — Cheryl I hesitated before choosing this shot. My fingers were itching to tweak those pinks and make them a little brighter — not to achieve greater veracity (the colors are pretty spot-on), but to create a little more “wow.” The more I study the photo, though, the happier I am with […]

The Call: Splashing — Cheryl Every year, as Spring approaches, a large puddle forms in front of the house. It drives me crazy, but the kids tend to see all that water in a different light. The Response: Size 14 — Jessica My oldest son has really large feet. Size 14s to be exact. I’m […]

The Call: Fast Shoes — Jessica Yesterday at Target I bought my daughter a pair of cute red flats. Luke, who was shopping with us, piped up and insisted that HE wanted some red shoes too. “Okay, Luke, let’s go and see, but I don’t think they have too many little boy shoes in red.” […]

The Call: Henry and a Good Book — Cheryl O dear Jesus, I humbly implore you to grant your special graces to our family. May our home be a shrine of peace, purity, love, labor, and faith. I beg you, dear Jesus, to protect and bless all of us, absent and present, living and dead. […]