Kate Eschbach

Arizona | Celebrating Five Years

Today, five years ago, we started our journey to Arizona from Texas.

We had this perfect two year plan.  Brian would get two years as a Quality Engineering Director under his belt, we'd move back to Denton, Texas and live happily ever after.  

And here we are five years later.  

God has a funny sense of humor sometimes, doesn't He?

These five years have held so many amazing moments:

• the beginning of this blog
• the start of a career in photography
• singing backup for Mallary Hope
• the beginning of my etsy shop
• recording a few songs with a friend
• sister-in-laws getting married
• leaving my day job
• my brother getting married
• launched Create + Focus

It's held sad moments, too:

• more miscarriages, including the twins
• job loss

But today, as I think about the significance of five years, I can't help but think that it all led up to that little fifth pair of shoes.

Tiny, perfect feet filling the hole God knew in my heart.  

As I type this, Riley is sitting at the kitchen table coloring with Julia and Nate.  It is like he has always been here.  

He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart; yet no one can fathom what God has done from beginning to end. - Ecclesiastes 3:11

Happy five years!  

God is good, All the time!  And all the time, God is good!

Hugs,

Kate

Sweet Baby James...

Brian's parents just left from a wonderful weekend. 

They were able to meet Riley - and boy did he love them!  

Tonight this made me think about our trip to Texas earlier this year.  

My sweet nephew, James, was born within two days of Riley's 2nd birthday.  

Now, I can't wait to take Riley to Texas to meet all of his cousins!  

Have a wonderful day!

Kate

Nate's Birthday Scavenger Hunt {10 Years Old}

{when I am taking pictures at night - I just embrace a high ISO and roll with it!}

Every year, Julia puts together a scavenger hunt for Nate's birthday. 

Her clues are always so sweet and encouraging.  

I love how she treats her brother.  

No - they haven't always been buddies.

And some days there are still more rolled eyes than high fives, but it is something that is very important to me.

Growing up my parents encouraged my brother and I to be a team.  There are very few people in this world who really know everything about you and get to cheer you on for life. 

It's important to be a team.  

It's important to use your words with kindness.  

The prize at the end of the day is always worth it!

Hugs,

Kate