For Hudson’s 2nd birthday party, we celebrated just with family at our home. Before the pandemic, I had grand plans of throwing him a party at an indoor soccer facility and inviting lots of people and planning lots of things. Of course all of those plans in my head did not happen, but the result…… Continue reading Hudson’s 2nd Birthday Party: Trash Truck Theme
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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
Embracing Process Over Outcome
Last Monday, Hudson and I attempted to make homemade noodles. Like a lot of things in my life, I had a picture of what the outcome would look like. In my head, it looked almost identical to the perfect noodles pictured in Joanna Gaines’ cookbook. Let’s just say they looked nothing like the picture. While…… Continue reading Embracing Process Over Outcome
Small Joys in Quarantine Pt. 2
I found the process of naming the little things in my day that are bringing the joy to be incredibly helpful. It reminds me. It points me to the blessings all around me. It grounds me. Naming the ordinary joys I interact with on a daily basis grounds my head and heart from the ever-present…… Continue reading Small Joys in Quarantine Pt. 2
Small Joys in Quarantine Pt. 1
I am going to be real honest here. I am over this. I am over staying at home. I am over not getting to see my family and friends. I am over hearing the words cancelled and uncertain. I am over wearing a mask to get our weekly groceries. I am over it. I truly…… Continue reading Small Joys in Quarantine Pt. 1
This Mama Needs Grace 