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  • Summer 2025 Recap

    At the end of every summer, I write a reflection on how it was, what we did, and the overall feel of that particular summer. You can read all about last summer here. Last year, I wrote about how especially the early days of summer felt hard and overwhelming as it was my first summer…

  • Our 10 Year Anniversary Celebrated at the Ojai Valley Inn

    To celebrate 10 years of marriage, we went to Ojai valley Inn. We enjoy hiking, dining, relaxing at the pool, and playing pickleball.

  • Life Update: A Baby, Baseball, and Birthdays

    I’ve been pretty quiet over here most of spring and early summer, but finally getting more energy back and ready to get back to writing on here. The main reason I’ve been extra quiet is that early on in spring we found out I was pregnant! It was a rough first trimester and I had…

Hi there!

My name is Kelli Capel and I am so glad you have landed here.  Before you delve into exploring This Mama Needs Grace, I would love to share a few things about who I am.  First and foremost, I am a Christian.  I really hope that through my weekly reflections and personal lessons, you can see Jesus at work and allow more of His grace to enter and fill up your own life.  I also am a wife to Lance, who daily pushes me to be better, love deeper, and dream bigger.  I am so thankful to partner alongside him and do this life together.  We are parents to our sweet Hudson boy and our tennis ball-obsessed golden retriever, Nala.