Jemma | Three + a Half

Broken record here. Jemma is amazing. Jemma is fabulous. She’s got a kind heart and a mind just aching to learn everything. Three and a half – yep, another favorite age. I love just spending time with her and soaking up all her little quirks – the sweet and funny faces she makes, her accent […]

Mother’s Day Giveaway

Happy Monday, friends! I’m kicking off this week with something I’ve been working on for a few weeks now … a grand ol’ Mother’s Day Giveaway! Because that’s right, our day is just around the corner and there is no doubt in my mind that you deserve something special. A handful of lovely ladies and […]

The Heart Behind It All

This is the fourth installment in my mini series, Healthy Mama – read all the posts here! In these few posts I’m chattin’ all about being well in mind, body and spirit. I truly believe it is essential that a mama must take care of herself in order to effectively and meaningfully care for her family. […]

A Month of Birth Affirmations

My dear friend, Corynn, of Corynn Templet Birth Services, and I have collaborated today to share a month’s worth of encouraging birth affirmations!   During my pregnancy with Jemma I didn’t really know much about birth affirmations and focused much more on educating myself on the physical side of what was happening to my and my […]

The Power House

  This is the second installment in my mini series, Healthy Mama – catch the first here! In these few posts I’m chattin’ all about being well in mind, body and spirit. I truly believe it is essential that a mama take care of herself in order to effectively and meaningfully care for her family. Can […]

Lie — The Appearance of My Home is a Reflection of Who I Am

  Honored. That’s how I felt when Ashley asked me to contribute to the Overcome the Lie blog tour this month. Mostly because it’s not something I truly feel worthy of, because it’s a daily battle to overcome these little lies. But that’s why I’m sharing, because overcoming lies is an ongoing journey and one […]

My Car Supply Box

Last week I wrote about my car supply box over at Baby Gizmo and I thought it would be fun to share a video on the same topic here! Awesome freeze frame, I know … karate chop those emergencies!!!     Did you make it through the whole video? Hope so! What would you add? […]

Workin’ On My Fitness

 This is the first installment in my mini series, Healthy Mama. In these few posts I’m chattin’ all about being well in mind, body and spirit. I truly believe it is essential that a mama take care of herself in order to effectively and meaningfully care for her family. Can I get an amen? I’ve […]

Word of the Year: Thrive

Last year I just wanted to feel settled. We had moved twice and Max was still a newbie. I was tired and worn and needed the year to be calm; restorative. Thankfully, it was. Here’s the best of 2013. I’m extremely hopeful for this upcoming year. I love making lists and organizing my thought; planning […]

Merry Christmas!

I’m sure I’ll say this every year, but this Christmas season has been magical. Jemma’s excitement has warmed all of our hearts and we can’t wait for this evening when we bake Jesus’ birthday cake and exchange gifts.   I wish I could mail you all a Christmas card, because truly, you’re all friends and […]

Mr + Mrs — WEDDING SNEAK PEEK!

Yesterday was the big day! My sweet baby sister married her dashing boyfriend of four years and she’s off to begin her new life as an officer’s wife. I’m so proud, pushing back tears and truly honored to have been a part of their beautiful wedding.   Hannah Pinterested and planned ever since their engagement […]