have you ever… felt overwhelmed by life? felt amazed how fast the weekends go and then it’s actually Monday again? experienced how fast the weeks go, that you just aren’t quite ready for a new one start? just wanted to forget the to do list, the cleaning list, the long list of emails and phone […]
Once again I’m trying to find balance and routine as life continues to move on and change. Our weeks look a little different now with Mason in school. And to be honest this little four legged friend, named Obie has caused a little shift in my schedule as well. How and where do I spend […]
tomorrow my little boy will start a new adventure of his own. one that i won’t be there to fully watch. will he know what to do, what to say? will he have fun, make friends, get scared? what will he do if he gets embarrassed, or hurt, or lonely? well i’m sure all those […]
photo credit Confession: I have a […]
there is a weird theme weaving throughout my life right now. the circus. this week the kids are in VBS at our church and i’m volunteering in the girls’ classroom. the theme? “under the big top” it’s all about the circus. and let me tell you with hundreds of kids it’s crazy like the circus. […]
Have you ever felt like you were just swimming through the many thoughts in your head? Whether big or small, heavy or light my mind can just get cluttered with a little bit of everything. This results in not being productive, indecisiveness and feeling distant with the present. Let alone the lack of energy because […]
how are dresses made? what is a car made of? do kangaroos bite? what is a magical door made of? how is that building over there made? how do flowers grow? what are bike tires made of? what is the hottest desert on earth? what birds live in the rainforest? These are just some of […]
This picture was taken after a fun family night of pizza and ice cream. We wanted to take a walk afterwards on the trail and enjoy the beautiful evening just a little longer. The girls were having nothing to do with it. They stood firm and held their ground. It was a frustrating moment. I’m […]
this is my new song. i play it multiple times a day. hoping to ingrain these truths into my head and heart. oh how i’ve needed this truth more and more lately. lies circling my attempts in making new friends, my attempts at teaching my children obedience and self control when i lack the same […]
a little mothers day recap for you… our plans to go to ohio to be with my family, specifically my momma changed last minute due to me being sick. normally i’m all in for traveling, even for a quick 24 hour trip like this would have been. but when my body gave me a loud […]