I love reflection, but for some reason I have found myself putting off creating space to reflect + look ahead. And I am not exactly sure why. But I am here now, just a few days into 2023 and I have some things that have been floating around in my head that I would like…… Continue reading 2022 Reflection + Finding Greater Joy in 2023
Books I Read in 2022
While looking back at the goals I wrote down for 2022, I felt a slight tinge of disappointment. It seemed like a good handful of my goals were not fully met. Sub 2:50 marathon, about 5-minutes over. Weekly date nights, more like every other month. Serve in Hudson’s class; I could barely manage to pick…… Continue reading Books I Read in 2022
The Perfect Kid-Free Getaway in Palm Springs
Lance and I are driving home from a glorious two night getaway in Palm Springs. This was our first time away from the boys since Thatcher (18-months) was born. I was a little nervous about how he would handle it (I just weaned him 3 weeks ago), but both boys seemed to do great and…… Continue reading The Perfect Kid-Free Getaway in Palm Springs
Running Update
Since running the Mountain 2 Beach Marathon back in early June, I have been enjoying running in a new way. I used to train for things and then when the race was over, I would full on stop running. I was all in or all out. Recently, I’ve been learning my need for running, regardless…… Continue reading Running Update
Summer 2022 Reflection
Summer 2022 was a good one. It was full of a lot of slow, simple days. As I wrote last year, I was not ready for summer to end. I wanted more summer. For some reason, this year I feel ready for fall. Not that summer was bad, it definitely wasn’t. I think I’m just…… Continue reading Summer 2022 Reflection
Our El Capitan Trip in Santa Barbara, CA
We just got back from a lovely few days away in the Santa Barbara area. We went “glamping” at El Capitan Canyon and it was wonderful. It really was the perfect 2-night getaway with our boys (4 years old and 1 year old). This was our one big trip for the summer and it was…… Continue reading Our El Capitan Trip in Santa Barbara, CA
Pre-K Prep Curriculum: Superhero Week
We are somehow already in the middle of summer! I need time to slow down a bit. I have thoroughly been enjoying these slower, less structured summer days with our boys. H is only occasionally going to preschool during the summer, so I decided to create a “Pre-K Prep” curriculum series to give us a…… Continue reading Pre-K Prep Curriculum: Superhero Week
Mountains 2 Beach Marathon 2022 Race Recap
My second marathon is in the books and after a few days since running it, I’m ready to recap it! I ran the Mountains 2 Beach Marathon June 5th. I chose this course because it is a net downhill and it was relatively local to where we live. I was hoping to chase down a…… Continue reading Mountains 2 Beach Marathon 2022 Race Recap
3 Days Before Marathon Thoughts
Marathon day is just a few short days away! I’m feeling excited, ready and nervous. A pretty standard trio of feelings for me leading up to a big race. This training cycle as a whole has been very solid. It’s been unique in the sense that I only ran 5 days a week with one…… Continue reading 3 Days Before Marathon Thoughts
Thatcher’s First Birthday Party: ONE Happy Camper!
Thatcher is officially one year old! Truly cannot believe how quickly this past year went. I learned a lesson or two from throwing Hudson’s first party, so I kept things simpler for Thatcher’s first birthday celebration, but it turned out to still be a very special and memorable celebration. He had lot of giggles and…… Continue reading Thatcher’s First Birthday Party: ONE Happy Camper!
This Mama Needs Grace 