I love the holidays and I really enjoy the opportunity it provides to create traditions with our family. With Thanksgiving quickly approaching, we wanted to invest some time on the front end helping Emet understand thankfulness and what it means to be thankful…
Read MoreCall me nostalgic, but there is something wonderful about the process of opening up the record player, flipping through my collection of albums, pulling out the vinyl, and placing the needle onto the record…
Read MoreOctober felt a little extra special this year. I felt more settled and all cozied up in our home. Halloween is one of my favorite times of the year. I love the cool fresh air with everything seeming a bit spookier - creating special and enjoyable memories with Emet and Abner made it even better…
Read MoreLife goes by so fast, I hope to find the joy and beauty in each moment. I want to remember all the details and feelings of this season. I want to remember his sweet innocence and dependence on us for everything. And the excitement for everything that he has to look forward to in life…
Read MoreLife is fleeting and we want to make sure we focus on the right things at the right time. So much of life is also about whatever comes our way, but the hope is that having this foundation allows us to keep resetting…
Read MoreSaturday marked the official beginning of the fall season along with the cooler weather. It’s hard to believe that we’ve almost been back in Louisville for a full year now. I’ve been thinking about this last year and some of the wonderful memories we made just a few days after arriving in town…
Read MoreAs the arrival of our first born son drew near, it was my goal to do as much preparation ahead of time so I could care for him in the best way possible. Plus, I wanted to know as much as I could about what to expect with welcoming a newborn into our family…
Read MoreTaking a moment to pause and reflect on some of the ways I'm feeling so much gratitude for this season...
Read MoreAs the arrival of sweet Abner draws ever closer, I've been putting last minute touches on the decor for his nursery. One way I tried to wrap my brain around what I want the boys rooms to look like is by creating "mood boards" for each of them…
Read MoreWe cannot wait to meet little Abner! It's feeling more and more real. I will get to be the mom of two boys! I love that I'm a boy mom and look so forward to going out and adventuring with both of them…
Read MoreEvery once in a while, you get to visit a place where it feels like you're transported to a completely different time and space. Palm Springs, CA is that place for me…
Read MoreI’ve found myself deeply somber these last few days over the things going on in our country…
Read MoreAs we get closer and closer to the arrival of our little one, I've spent some time reminiscing on bringing Emet home from the hospital for the first time. I'm grateful for the gift of photography and the way it captures a moment and allows you to re-live it over and over again…
Read MoreAs the delivery time of our first little one approached, I wanted to plan as best as I could. Since having Emet, I've had several mothers-to-be ask about how I packed and prepared for my time in the hospital, so I thought I'd share it with you here too…
Read MoreOne of the things I've always wanted for my family is a peaceful home. A peaceful place where we can rest, eat, dance, be productive, and retreat. I hope to create a home that's a dependable place to come back to after a long day...
Read MoreWe were just in California and ended up spending half a day adventuring around Vasquez Rocks. It was a magical day! I love it when we're able to get outside on a day like this, in the fresh spring air and exploring new things...
Read MoreWE'RE HAVING ANOTHER BOY! I’m happy to say little Baby Boy Payne #2 is very healthy. I’m 15 weeks along and just so in love with this little guy already. We're praising the Lord for this little life…
Read MoreThere was a certain magic in the air as we walked down the shore of Laguna Beach. It was a unique balance of busyness and calm. There were so many beautiful homes, each with their own story to tell...
Read MoreI know the holidays have come and gone and that I've shared most of the things in this blog already, but I still wanted to put all the special memories together in one place so I don't forget what Christmas in 2017 was like...
Read MoreAfter spending the day in Abbott Kinney, we decided to explore Venice Beach together and get our toes in the sand. We loved Venice Beach and I'm glad we stopped. The beach is my happy place and getting to explore a new one with my family made it an afternoon I never want to forget...
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