Kate Eschbach

Be our Guest...

In just a few minutes, I head to the airport to pick up one of my college roommates.

She and Brian have known each other since first grade.  

She is a kindred spirit and dear friend.  

We planned this trip before we even knew about Little Guy - and she is gonna get to meet him!  

Wow.

So, if I overload your Instagram this weekend - I'm so sorry :)  I'm just giddy!  

She's bringing her oldest with her (who is just a few months older than Nate!).

You know what this means?  A huge girl weekend!  

Have a wonderful and safe holiday weekend!  

Hugs,

Kate

 

Insta-Friday...

Little Guy's great aunt came over and babysat so that Brian and I could go watch Béla Fleck - live - onstage - third row - amazing.

He was absolutely incredible.

Do you know him?  The most incredible live musician I've ever seen.  

And so incredibly thankful for a date with my dearest.

 

Beautiful mornings down the road at The Simple Farm.

I just can't get enough of that place - peaceful and beautiful. I always leave with a full heart and fully tummy.

$3,000 has been raised to help with adoption expenses.

Our hearts are overflowing with sincere thanks.   We are thankful for your donations and for your prayers!  He is sleeping through the night about twice a week now - a huge blessing!  

I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. - Ephesians 1:16

Feel free to ask any questions - I don't mind - I promise!  

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Insta-Friday photos are taken on the Instagram iPhone app (free) or any other phone pic in all their grainy glory!

I don't always have my camera with me, but I usually have my phone.  The pictures may be blurry or grainy, but I am so glad I have a way to capture the moments through the week that I might forget!  It is so fun to sift through them on Friday and remember those little moments throughout the week... usually I find myself with a wide smile as I go through them!  

I am @songskatesang on Instagram if you want to follow the feed. 

I'm linking up today with Jeannett over at Life Rearranged...

Come on over!

School Supplies | The Last Day of School

Can you believe it?!  

For my littles, tomorrow is the last day of school.

When they get home, it is so tempting to shove their backpacks in the pantry of the shoe closet and forget about them until next year...

But that would mean I would have an awesome stink coming from somewhere when it hits 118 degrees here in Arizona and I find the bag of carrots they left in their backpack.  

In our kitchen we have a cute little bench with two drawers.  and we keep all of our school supplies in this drawer.  

I carefully unpack each backpack and put everything where it goes.  It takes me about 20 minutes per backpack - and then I am done and the backpack is ready for next year.  

Look at all those highlighters and index cards!  

I shouldn't need to buy any next year.  

You can do it!  

Give it one last push. 

And then - take pictures of crayons... just because.  

Happy Summer!

Kate

The mountaintop...

Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.  Romans 12:15

Valleys and mountains.

When I'm in a rough time, it is so easy for me to talk to everyone about it.  

I want someone to tell me they have been through it.  

I want someone to tell me that it is going to be ok.  

I want someone to give me advice.  

Do you do that, too?

But when I'm on the mountaintop, I feel like I should keep it to myself.  

I don't want to make anyone feel bad.  

I don't want to rejoice while someone else is hurting.

It's been on my heart, that I need to change this.  When I capture a glimpse of God's plan unfolded, I need to share it.  I need to tell people of His faithfulness.  I need to use my words to Praise Him for all He has done.

I'm on a mountaintop.

At this moment, I can look back and see God's hand.  That isn't always the case - but for now - my eyes are open.

I met a dear friend in 2nd grade.  She and I have stayed in touch for years.  Her husband found a job for my husband.  That job led us to Arizona.  From day one in Arizona, we've been told of a couple that we should have met.  This couple had moved to West Virginia.  They moved back.  We met.  

Then, on February 12th - our lives were changed forever.  There is a sweet little boy sleeping upstairs as I write this.

Dominoes.  God's hand at every moment.  

How many more moments do I not even see?  

So tonight, I want to share with you.  There is hope.  There is love.  He is here and I can see.  

 

Just Pictures | Make it Easy, Make it Special | Celebrating the Last Week of School

Braces Then, Now Invisalign Straight Talk Party #INVStraightTalk #AD

{Click here to see more adorable pictures of Kate, then - and hear about Invisalign}

Nate's Birthday Interview {10 Years Old}

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I love Texas A&M.

I like the new Karate Kid.

I like purple.

I liked going to Disneyland last Spring Break.

I like Double Daves - specifically their pizza rolls.

I like shopping for NERF stuff.  

I like school.  My favorite subject is science.

Nick is my best friend.  

 

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Nate, you bring joy and laughter into this house.  I love you.  

Love, 

Momma

 

Insta-Friday...

Visiting brother at school.

Julia made me breakfast for mother's day.  

One chocolate covered graham cracker and strawberries cut up to spell 'Love'.  She gets me :)  

Custody granted.  Wow.

Mother's Day with three.  

And fundraising.  Trying to be brave and not shy about it.  

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Insta-Friday photos are taken on the Instagram iPhone app (free) or any other phone pic in all their grainy glory!

I don't always have my camera with me, but I usually have my phone.  The pictures may be blurry or grainy, but I am so glad I have a way to capture the moments through the week that I might forget!  It is so fun to sift through them on Friday and remember those little moments throughout the week... usually I find myself with a wide smile as I go through them!  

I am @songskatesang on Instagram if you want to follow the feed. 

I'm linking up today with Jeannett over at Life Rearranged...

Come on over!

Aquaphor | Review and Giveaway | Celebrating Mom {Wonder Worker} Everyday

{Click here for a very fun giveaway}

DIY | Fountain + Succulents

Now this was a project I'd been wanting to do for a while!

My husband is a trash to treasure kind of guy.  He finds the most amazing things.  Usually a trash or "dumpster dive" as we like to call them goes like this...

Brian:  Hey, did you see that?

Me:  Yeah, I don't think they are actually throwing it away.  I think they just put it next to the curb to paint or something.

Brian:  No way - that is definitely in the trash.

Me:  (As we pass it) Do you really think so?

Brian:  Yup.  Want me to turn around?

Me:  Nope.

A few blocks later....

Me:  Hey, do you think they were really throwing that away?

Brian:  Yup.

Me:  Can we turn around and you ask them if they are really throwing that away?

Brian:  Yup.

The fountain wasn't working anymore, so Brian snipped off the cord for me.  

Rocks, dirt and succulents later - voila!  

Right now, it greets me as I walk out of the front door.  Pretty soon, I'll have to move it inside so that it doesn't catch on fire in the 120 degree heat - but I won't mind having this handsome guy inside with me!

Have a great Friday!

Kate