These 3 were so little! š In this photo from 2017, they are 5, 10 & 15.This makes me cringe a little though (I'll get to that in a minute), because we had just left the cardiologist where the youngest here was dismissed as a patient after 5 years of frequent checkups, fully expecting she'd be ...
16 Years
16 years as husband and wife + 18 years as friends. šAn arm load of kids, more than a handful of vehicles, turning a house into a home, pulling through the seasons that felt like they had more bad days than good, and yet enjoying each other and honoring our vows through it all.We're still choosing ...
Remembering Lincoln Joseph McCormick
My dear nephew, Lincoln Joseph McCormick, was the sweetest, smartest, kindest, bravest, 8-year-old boy to ever walk this Earth.He was an amazing son, the most incredible brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, and a compassionate friend and classmate. He was loved beyond measure and will continue to be ...
Wife + Momma
There isn't an easy way for me to adequately describe the depth of the joy and honor that I feel to be the wife and mother of this family. The love I have for this tribe is overwhelmingly beautiful, intense, and never-ending.Gathering around the table for homemade apple pie (my grandma's recipe) ...
Wishing Did Nothing: I Made Pizza
It's been about a year and a half since the beginning of the roughest patch of my life.Both physically and mentally, I lost it all in October of 2020. I've come to grips with this. I wish it never had happened, but WISHING that did NOTHING in the way of healing from it.The mental strength came back ...
Ordinary Moments Challenge: Kitchen
If I were to invite you over to my home the first thing you'd see, no matter which door you enter through, is our kitchen. It's the heart of every home, right?It's the place I make meals, sometimes from scratch, other times from frozen. It's where the kids sit at the counter for snacks.It's where we ...
Practical Valentine’s Gifts For The Family
I love a good holiday celebration, but I can quickly be discouraged by the way it promotes more clutter in our home, unmet expectations, and unnecessary spending. Maybe you can relate?This year we celebrated Valentine's Day early for two reasons:I bought gifts and cannot keep them a ...
Hey There, 2022. I See You.
Welcome, Sweet Friend.First of all, I'm so honored to connect with you in this space. While I occasionally do want to ditch social media from time to time, I'm also not ready to give up on the relationships we've made here. I enjoy this space and the joy it brings to my life.I'm invested in you. I ...
Two Days Post Christmas
It is two days post Christmas. I'm laying in my bed, sad. This is the first time in many years that I have given in the commercialization of the holiday and while the shopping was fun, it doesn't feel good today.I feel physically sick at how emotional I am over this.I didn't get to go to the ...
DIY Painted Rock Dolls
My youngest daughter celebrated her half-birthday while we're safe at home during this coronavirus pandemic. Half birthdays are a big deal when you #CelebrateAbsolutelyEverything like we do. In an effort to save money where we can, not overwhelm the shipping warehouses and delivery drivers, and ...
Sweet Scarecrow Make-up Tutorial
Truth be told, I am not a big Halloween fan. I don't like the scary aspect of it, the ghosts, vampires, zombies, etc. BUT I do love playing dress-up, and I love getting to use my creativity. This Scarecrow costume is my old standby. If I can't come up with anything else (or don't have time), I ...
Easy 3 Ingredient Cheese Dip- With REAL Cheese
This recipe was born out of a desire to eat my weight in cheese dip during a past Super Bowl, without sacrificing the quality of the food I was putting in my body.Ā I think it's only fitting to share it now, as we embark on another Super Bowl!Ā Go, Patriots! The fake cheese in the box has its ...
Sweet Sundays
I forgot to hit publish on this one over a month ago! ~ I'm savoring sweet sweet Sundays with my girls. ā¤ Since the sewing machine was still out from last week when my 11yr old son begged to stitch up his favorite sweatpants -bless his frugal heart-, we bought some fabric and started on ...
The Most Greatest.Gift.Ever
As I held the phone in my hand talking to the receptionist and looking at my calendar I held my breath and tried not to let my worry show through the phone lines when she gave me the next available appointment date. My words said āGreat, Iāll take it, thank youā, but my heart said, āOh ...
Easy Super Bowl Snack Mix: Cute Last Minute Party Idea
Need a last minute snack idea for the super bowl, but short on time, or maybe ambition?Ā Iām guilty of both this year!Ā Well then give this little shortcut a try! Itās still creative and cute, and will impress your guests, but you wonāt have to go to much fuss at all. Ā Yeah! Ā That's ...
What is Making YOU Smile Today?
~What is Making YOU Smile Today?~ Last week I shared this image on my Facebook Page: With the caption: Is there anything more glorious than a brick of new pencils? Yes there is, getting to sharpen them! Iām a self-proclaimed office supply addict, so I get that you all may not be as ...
Happy Birthday, Dorothy. Life is Hard.
My mother-in-law has been with Jesus for almost 9 years. Ā Cancer took her all too soon. Ā In August of 2007 we welcomed our first son into this world, within a week she and my father-in-law told us that the doctors had discovered she had cancer. Ā It was in her colon and pancreas. What? Ā I thought ...
Go For Broke Day, I’m All In
Iām a huge fan of bizarre holidays.Ā I look for a way to celebrate or put a theme to whatever I can.Ā I have so many dates to celebrate marked on my calendar itās ridiculousā¦ and awesome. Did you know that today is āGo For Broke Dayā?Ā Itās a day where you put it all out there, and take a risk.Ā ...
Tea & Crumpets, or Whatever
It's a Tea & crumpets kind of day.Ā Well okay, here it's more like water and donuts. I just wanted to give you anotherĀ visual of my favorite soapbox, which is: "Do what works for you". God created us each unique with our own gifts, talents, and interests. You do you, I'll do me.Ā Together ...
My Top 3 Thoughts on Christmas Morning 2015
As we gathered around the tree to open presents, I was left with 3 strong thoughts in my head. This is the first year we have commercialized Christmas in our home in many years.Ā If youāve been around a while or follow me on Social Media, you know I love Jesus and celebrating Christmas for two big ...