Where should I begin? I'm never quite sure, but right now... I know that faith is my focus. I wanted to blog in order to document our life and how important and necessary faith is. Like it or not, I believe that we all need Jesus. Instead, I have found myself over-critiquing my writing and … Continue reading Growth in a Group 💒 (How our faith is being made stronger)
I have this excessive need to simplify our life. We have SO many things... I know... what a terrible problem to have. 😉 It is definitely a first world problem, I know, but a problem none the less. I stress about all of the things that I have to take care of, and somehow find … Continue reading Striving to Simplify
We've made it! 7 whole years of marriage under our belts. ...'Lucky number 7'!♣️🎰 As the day approached this year we began to think of all the ways we have chosen to celebrate the anniversary of our 'Big Day'! Apparently some are more memorable than others... I say that because we have forgotten how we … Continue reading Our Anniversaries ❤ (sometimes kids included)
It's here. The season is changing yet again. School should be here (if it weren't for our teachers striking ☹) and the sunshine will soon vanish in the Pacific Northwest. I, along with many others, will be spending lots of time indoors. Yay. 😬 It's welcome at first, but I am always worried about that … Continue reading Change happens.. 😰
Could this be a real thing? It is quite interesting that this saying is so common. My husband and I will be celebrating our 7th wedding anniversary next month so I find myself thinking about this common phrase and pondering its familiarity to our culture. I have been asked "do you have the 7 year … Continue reading The 7 year itch.. ?
There was a time, in the not so distant past, that my husband did NOT like to workout with me. With me! His own wife... hard to believe, I know. Something about me not being able to push him with lifting weights, or some nonsense.🏋️♂️ This bothered me. Beyond belief! "I am an excellent workout … Continue reading The Absolute BEST Couple Workout! …And how I persuaded my husband to try!
Small town life. Who wants to live in a small town? There can't be much going on, the city is where you stay busy! ..right? No.. wrong! I was so naive. I grew up believing that cities are where you connect with people. How could you not? You're surrounded by so many. At. All. Times. … Continue reading Our small town life ❤
Are we crazy? You betcha! 😉 We embarked upon a journey halfway across our country with everything we needed packed onto or inside of our 1995 Suburban (the ultimate big family vehicle.. it seats 9!). What. An. Adventure!! With our four children- Kylie (8), Ayla (5), Giana (3), & Theo (4 months). I know what … Continue reading Family Roadtrip! 4,400+ miles with 4 kids 🌎
Mom struggles... When life sometimes feels like endless chores that regenerate themselves almost instantly, all while yelling "I said no!","don't touch that!", "Eat your food!","pick up your mess!","Stop!", "Please listen!"... uggghhhh... Is anyone paying attention to what mom needs? ..Anyone? Of course, HE is listening! God knows when I have reached a limit and need … Continue reading My mom schedule… Say Hello to patience!
Just Say Hello! It's difficult to begin something new... scary even. Just Breathe. Anything worth while is typically scary. I'm taking the leap and hoping to scare myself a little. Who knows.. I will most likely be happy that I did. Right?! Right. 😊 God has a plan! As a way to step out of … Continue reading For I know the plans I have for you -Jeremiah 29:11
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