Last year we hosted a French Friendsgiving and it was one of the highlights of the holidays. My friend, Caitlin Blaylock, prepared the main course and so kindly shared her recipe. You absolute must try her method of preparing steak - it’s the best…
Read MoreGetting to celebrate Abner’s birthday is something we’ve been super excited about. We are so grateful for his precious little life…
Read MoreIf you think you can survive on less than 7 to 8 hours of sleep per night think again. You are more likely to be struck by lightning in your lifetime than to possess the ultra-rare gene that allows you to sleep less than 7 hours without mental impairment, increased risk of cardiovascular disease, and cancer…
Read MoreWe love being outside and soaking up the sun, exploring, and getting much needed fresh air…
Read MoreMy hope, with designing each room is to make a unique experience as we spend time in our home. As life has changed over the years, the purpose of our space has shifted in many ways. Making a room my own is a fun challenge that allows me to express my own creativity.
Read MoreHere’s my favorite recipe for a homemade “throw together” veggie soup…
Read MoreI’ve been thinking a lot recently about the kind of childhood that I want to provide for my boys. Some of this is wrapped up in wanting them to make great memories and provide a lot of the things I lacked as a kid…
Read MoreWe recently pulled our sick selves out of the house and spent some time laughing, exploring, and observing the awesome beauty of nature together…
Read MoreWe want to feel honest and genuine with whatever we're putting out there. Here are three ways I've been able to actively avoided the slippery slope of comparison…
Read MoreAs hard as these last two weeks have been, I ended up having everything I needed to get through them and so much more. I have so much to be thankful for and the provision from the Lord in my life was such a beautiful gift of grace. There has been so much loveliness and beauty mixed in all the crazy…
Read MoreThe time I get to share with my boys in this season is fleeting. I know it is, but there are still days when I forget. Days I become weary or days I'm less intentional. I want to do everything I can to make those days as few and far between that I can. I've really grown in thoroughly enjoying parenting and teaching my boys...
Read MoreHaving photos around the house of our family throughout the years is important to me. I want the boys to have constant reminders of moments they have little to no memory of. I want them to be able to look at a photo and see the love and happiness that has been constant in our family…
Read MoreThere are many different types of showers. My favorite are the showers and events that are small enough to allow for sweet conversation and where you’re able to get to know your guests. Where an atmosphere for cultivating relationships is present…
Read MoreI’ve compiled a list of some of my favorites that have encouraged an atmosphere of gentleness and learning. I’m sure this list will grow over the years, but in the meantime here is a start…
Read MoreLet’s do this weekend over and over. Camping under the stars. Slowly listening to Calvin read stories to us by the campfire while sipping on hot coco. Cuddling as close together as we can through the night…
Read MoreThese are some of my favorite highlights from our weeklong celebration. We started the week by waking Emet to a fully decorated house. We put streamers on his door and filled the rooms with balloons. We wrapped all his gifts separately and allowed him to pick a different gift to open each day throughout the week…
Read MoreSpring is here and it looks like the thick fog of sickness and winter is beginning to lift. 2019 feels like it's been filled with constant illness, reassessing, and rescheduling - which makes it feel like we've been a lot less productive than we'd hoped we would be…
Read MoreI’m so thankful for how much I’ve changed over the years. These past few months have caused me to re-evaluate how I focus my time, once again. The things I value. What I treasure. What I prioritize. What’s most important.
Read MoreHappy weekend! Here's a playlist of some of my favorite tunes from the 90’s! I love how fun and nostalgic these songs are.
Read MoreI will always remember Emet’s 2nd Birthday. We were still in the middle of transitioning back to Louisville and in temporary housing - which made things a bit more challenging than a normal year. We were set on making his day special and making the most of our situation…
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