Somehow this summer went by in the blink of an eye. In a lot of ways I was expecting a slow, long summer since we didn’t have much going on, but it still seemed to fly by nonetheless. A year ago, I reflected on how hard, yet beautiful last summer was. You can read more…… Continue reading 2021 Summer Reflection
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Our Baby Sprinkle at the Beach
Last weekend, we celebrated baby Thatcher with a beautiful baby sprinkle at one of our favorite places…the beach! While life is beginning to feel a bit normal, we still wanted to be safe and have a really small outdoor celebration. The pandemic has really changed how we celebrate things, but in this case, having a…… Continue reading Our Baby Sprinkle at the Beach
Summer 2020 Reflections: Finding a Place of Peace, Purpose, and Play
We are holding onto these final days of summer for as long as we can. The summer of 2020 has been strange to say the least. It was not the summer we expected or even the summer we hoped for, yet still, somehow, it was the one we needed. It was simple. It was full…… Continue reading Summer 2020 Reflections: Finding a Place of Peace, Purpose, and Play
The Perfect Quarantine Weekend
It is no secret that I am ready for life to return to some semblance of normalcy, but there are definitely a few things that I want to stay the same even after quarantine. One being an open weekend. Typically, our weekend plans are so filled to the brim with plans and things to do. …… Continue reading The Perfect Quarantine Weekend
Easter 2020 Reflections
I woke up Easter morning feeling a bit sad. I was sad because I knew we would not be going to Easter church service. I was sad to not see extended family. I was just generally sad that Easter could not be celebrated in the way we normally would. And so the first couple hours…… Continue reading Easter 2020 Reflections
Finding Peace in Sabbath during Uncertain Time
For all those that say they don’t have time to have a day of rest or sabbath, there is no better time than now to intentionally create a sabbath day for you and your whole family. With the world shut down right now, this is the very best time to set some new healthy rhythms…… Continue reading Finding Peace in Sabbath during Uncertain Time
12 Things to Do at Home with an Active Toddler
I know we each are affected by the coronavirus in very different ways. Some in life-changing types of ways, and others in smaller disappointments. I know there is this temptation to down-play our own feelings right now, with the preface of with everything going on, it feels silly to… or I know others have it…… Continue reading 12 Things to Do at Home with an Active Toddler
Weekend Away in Newport Beach
We had an amazing little getaway last weekend! We had a free hotel night that was expiring in March, so we decided to use it on a staycation to get away for a night! It was originally going to be Ventura, but we decided to change it to Newport Beach. Hudson stayed with his nanny…… Continue reading Weekend Away in Newport Beach
Hudson’s 2nd Valentine’s Day!
I know people have a million feelings when it comes to the holiday of Valentine’s Day, but I am definitely in the “I love it” boat. One of the main reasons I love it is because it is one of the few holidays that is revolved around using written words to spread love. Sure, chocolates,…… Continue reading Hudson’s 2nd Valentine’s Day!
Christmas Books that Bring Family Together + Hearts Centered on Jesus
This mama is a fan of children’s books. I believe the books we read to our little ones are more than just books. They are teaching our children what we believe, value, and love. For this reason, I am pretty picky with the books I choose to read to Hudson. Especially when it comes to…… Continue reading Christmas Books that Bring Family Together + Hearts Centered on Jesus
This Mama Needs Grace 