Every year the debate continues should Christmas celebrations start before or after Thanksgiving? Here in the audacious year of 2017, the pivotal day in question has been moved to Halloween. I am definitely not a Christmas-before-Thanksgiving hater. However, I am the kind of person that worries about someone or something feeling left out. For crying…
Category: Inside the Rosty Home
A Rosty Family Update: Looking back at 2016 (AKA The Christmas Card Letter That Never Got Mailed)
We have experienced heaps of Gods grace this past year. We are learning the art of intentionality: to stay present with one another, and more importantly, to connect deeply with God and the world He created and loves. Here are a few highlights of His goodness to us in 2016: Shine On… Titus and Evi…
A Very Messy Christmas Blessing: The Rosty 2015 Year Update
Our family photo is a pretty accurate description of our life this year: messy and very sweet. This year wasn’t just full of messy moments, it was also full of blessed ones! In 2015, Shane and I celebrated 5 years of marriage, the twins’ 1st Birthday, and another grace-filled year of youth ministry. The twins…
We survived the first 4 months!
And not just survived either, we are a THRIVING family with so much to be thankful for! Growth: after heaps of growth spurts and challenging new development, the twins are beginning to plateau. This means efficient nursing on a consistent schedule, slower weight gain, and lots of exercise! Titus: 15lbs. 5 oz. (51 percentile) 24.5…
The Rosty Twins are 3 Months!
Our beautiful daughter and good-looking’ son are 3 months old! Here are the highlights: Growth: We don’t have a check up this month, so no concrete numbers to share. But you can tell the difference in the pics! Evi’s face is filling out better, and Titus maintains his Buddha belly like a champ. Both are…
Two Babies at 2 months!
We made it! Two months later and we are all still alive! Sleep deprivation aside, Shane and I are LOVING this business of being parents to Titus and Evangeline. Titus Zachariah Rosty has a fettish for lights and ceiling fans. He has mastered the art of cooing, thus capturing the hearts of us all. If he…
2013 Recap (and some Big news!)
Happy New Year! Shane and I have a very special announcement: The Psalm referenced in this picture is a very accurate description of 2013 for the Rosty home: Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the guards stand watch in vain. In vain you rise early and stay up late,…
Lessons on Loyalty, from the Pup.
I learn many lessons from our mini-golden-doodle, “Mr. Darcy.” The golden-retriever side of him is a loyal and comforting presence. The poodle side is a quick learner and anti-shedder. The “mini” aspect makes him just the right size for an active yet travel-friendly lifestyle. God couldn’t have blessed us with a better dog. Recently, I…
My Life, In Edit
My life is in edit. Allow me to explain. 1. The Book: After years of writing and investing in a young women’s Bible study curriculum, I am finally in the editing stage. It is emotional, annoying, and to be honest, sometimes feels entirely pointless. I put a string of words together once. I thought they…