Happy Easter! If you are new around here, two things you should know about me: I love Easter + I love a good reflection. Hence, reflecting on Easter just feels like a must. I think last Easter, I was too pregnant to fully reflect. I did reflect on Easter 2020 here. Re-reading this reflection, I…… Continue reading Easter 2022 Reflection
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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
8 Favorite Easter Books for Toddlers
I know the world feels quite different right now, but one of the things that is helping me stay sane with a toddler at home and no park time and no playdates is…books. We always read a lot of books over here and make our weekly Wednesday library trip, but now more than ever, Hudson…… Continue reading 8 Favorite Easter Books for Toddlers
When the World Shuts Down, Turn to Jesus.
Quite honestly, it feels a little weird to compile a list of my favorite Easter books for toddlers, when the world right now feels pretty scary and uncertain. I have a lot of emotions right now. I am a bit fearful, a little confused, and in my human nature, quite disappointed about the Boston Marathon…… Continue reading When the World Shuts Down, Turn to Jesus.
Managing Christmas Expectations: Broken, Fallen, and Redeemed
How is your Christmas season going? If you haven’t guessed from my title, so far, it has been less than perfect. This seems to happen every single year and I think I am just now beginning to learn how to better respond when our holiday season simply does not match the high expectations we have…… Continue reading Managing Christmas Expectations: Broken, Fallen, and Redeemed
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
Routines to Keep You Centered This December
It has been a busy past few days. From our trip to Yosemite to Thanksgiving to getting the house all ready for Christmas; my soul feels a bit tired and worn out. The past week, I have definitely been out of my normal routine. I have been waking up later, working out less, and not…… Continue reading Routines to Keep You Centered This December
Keeping Routines During Holiday Busyness
Just last Sunday we went to the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at The Grove in Los Angeles. This was the perfect reminder about what can easily happen during this time of year. I witnessed people pushing and shoving each other through crowds. There were people yelling at waitresses for not keeping their reservation. There were…… Continue reading Keeping Routines During Holiday Busyness
Coffee-Stained Seashells
Sundays are again becoming my very favorite days of the week. I used to be all about Fridays, especially when I worked. Fridays were always nights Lance and I went out for dinner and it was the beginning of time away from work and students and stress. When we had Hudson, Friday night dinners out…… Continue reading Coffee-Stained Seashells
This Mama Needs
This mama needs a lot of things. Coffee, patience, rest, gratitude, exercise, time. Amongst those things, the first and most important is Jesus and His abundant grace. I need His new mercies every. single. day. Actually, I need them every single moment. Becoming a mom has shown me a lot about the current state of…… Continue reading This Mama Needs
This Mama Needs Grace 