When Lance asked me if I wanted a trip or a party for my 30th, I knew a family trip sounded more like my cup of tea for the season we are in. He booked the five of us two nights at the Hotel Del Coronado and it was truly a special couple days away!…… Continue reading My 30th Birthday at Hotel Del Coronado
2023 Reflection + Being Steadfast in 2024
Happy New Year! Yesterday, Lance and I got to carve out some time to do our annual New Year’s Eve date where we reflect on the year and look ahead to the new one. In our conversation, I was reminded just how much the Lord moved and made His timing clear to us. One of…… Continue reading 2023 Reflection + Being Steadfast in 2024
When December Doesn’t Go as Planned
Somehow it’s already December 15th and let me tell you, December has not gone according to my carefully laid out plans. We haven’t taken nice Santa photos (the ones you want to frame) or seen Christmas lights or attended a single Christmas plan I had written down in the calendar. I knew this Christmas season…… Continue reading When December Doesn’t Go as Planned
Baby Declan’s Surf Themed Baby Shower
It is officially baby month! I can’t believe October is already here. Last weekend we had a wonderful baby shower/“sprinkle” to celebrate our third boy, Declan! I wanted to share some of the photos from the day! My mother-in-law hosted it at her house and it was a perfect surf-themed brunch! We kept it really…… Continue reading Baby Declan’s Surf Themed Baby Shower
Summer 2023 Reflection
Even though it still feels like summer, the school year has officially begun, so it is time for my annual summer reflection. I do this every summer. You can read my reflection from last summer here. This summer held a lot of ordinary days with a few wonderful unexpected blessings. This summer taught me that…… Continue reading Summer 2023 Reflection
Life Update: Third Baby Boy on the Way, My 20-Minute Exercise Routine and How We Are Celebrating Things Lately
Hey there! It has been a while since last I wrote. A whole half a year to be exact. It is crazy how much time has already passed. It’s been a full and busy 6-months to say the least. I love this growing space that I created almost 5 years ago (crazy!!). I would never…… Continue reading Life Update: Third Baby Boy on the Way, My 20-Minute Exercise Routine and How We Are Celebrating Things Lately
2022 Reflection + Finding Greater Joy in 2023
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
This Mama Needs Grace 