In family life July 3, 2017 6 Comments
This season with little kids goes by so quickly and simultaneously so slowly. It feels like I blink and suddenly three months have passed while at the same time my heart sometimes feels a bit lulled to sleep by the daily tasks of mothering young children. So, in an effort to pay attention, I’ve been writing down the simple things that fill our time together. The extraordinary in our ordinary.
In dating & marriage June 30, 2017 0 Comments
Trav and I celebrated our 5th wedding anniversary on June 2nd! I thought I’d take time to think back on our wedding day, reflect on our marriage, and shamelessly post wedding pictures. =)
In home making February 22, 2017 9 Comments
I’ve made a few changes to my daily routine in the last month, and they have been so helpful! They were little changes that don’t seem significant, but they actually relieve stress for me and help me choose patience and a quiet spirit in the midst of busy days with little kids. I know you’re just dying to hear about my laundry, so without further ado…
In this, that, & the other February 18, 2017 4 Comments
Hiya. I thought I’d share some random stuff that caught my attention this week.Â
In family life January 20, 2017 3 Comments
What have we been up to recently? I’M SO GLAD YOU ASKED. Here are a few snapshots from the last two weeks.
This first one is an excellent reminder to always look for good lighting. Cade was hanging out in his walker by the front door, which is a spot that gets great natural light at certain times of the day. He’s always adorable in my totally biased opinion, but the amazing lighting takes it up a notch.Â
In this, that, & the other January 18, 2017 1 Comments
I follow Dr. Cloud’s instagram account, and one post from last week stood out to me:
In family life January 6, 2017 8 Comments
Happy New Year, friends! How’s 2017 treating ya so far? I haven’t nailed down any super specific goals yet, but I do have a desire to find a way to remember and notice my days a little more. Tonight I scrolled through my camera roll and pulled out some pictures from this week. Here’s my attempt at taking note of this beautiful and ordinary life I’ve been given.Â
In family life November 4, 2016 6 Comments
Anyone have any ideas for the best way to start a blog post after many months of not posting?
No?
Me neither.
So, here we are. I just set a timer for 30 minutes, and I’m daring myself to hit publish when the timer goes off. I have a lot of valid reasons for why writing and blogging are difficult to accomplish these days, and yet I still really want to write. I better just go for it. Time to ignore the critic and perfectionist in my head. We’ll see how that goes. =)
Since I last posted here,
In dating & marriage May 18, 2016 2 Comments
I received some questions about my dating story from someone the other day, and after I emailed my responses back I decided that a little Q&A could make for a fun post. So, here they are, with this anonymous person’s permission of course.
In this, that, & the other May 4, 2016 10 Comments
One of my favorite bloggers, Emily Freeman, shares things she’s learned each month as a way to reflect on her time before moving on to the next month. I love this idea since I’m a fan of learning and reflecting on my days. Plus, it’s a simple, yet intentional practice that works well with my current season of life (i.e. I only have the time and energy for things that are easy. Really, really easy!). Emily suggests keeping a running list each month in your journal where you can jot down random things you notice and discover, whether they are serious, silly, sacred, or just plain useful. I’ve enjoyed looking at my lists and remembering what has gotten my attention or has me thinking on something new.
Time is a-flying by these days, so I’ve rolled two months into one list for March and April. Here are 7 things I’ve recently learned…