Holy almost June! That means I’m on the cusp of wrapping up my sixth year of homeschooling! SIX YEARS! Most days I feel like I’m still getting my bearings, but here we are, plugging along and doing our very best. All in all, it has been a wonderful year. If you’ve been around for awhile […]

Well, it might still be spring but summer has arrived in Texas! In fact, this weekend we’re going to see 100 degrees! Basically, the Texas weather is still an anomaly to me. I honestly don’t know if I’ll ever get used to it. But, since it is still technically spring we’re focused on wrapping up […]

After finishing 75Hard in mid-March it felt necessary to transition to … something else. Not 75Hard level of a routine but something that would keep me on track. And yes, I realize I didn’t share about 75Hard here, mostly on Instagram. I may soon though because it was honestly one of the best things I’ve […]

Most years I read 60+ books. Some years, close to 100. Last year I managed just 17. 2020 … and then 2021 hit me hard and I just let go of reading. When I thought about it, it made me terribly sad. I missed my stories. I missed learning. I missed doing something just for […]

Last year a dear girlfriend and I decided that an annual getaway was a must. We swept away to the beach and enjoyed a calm and peaceful two days soaking up the sights and sounds of the ocean. This year, we set our eye on a busier destination – Waco, Texas! I had been once, […]

Our Yoto Player has been part of the family for six months now. And you know what that means … it’s high time for a full review! Plus, I wanted to be sure to pass on a 10% coupon toward your first purchase of $99+. Ok, here’s the scoop. I bought a Yoto Player for […]

Well, we all knew he would eventually come! Our sweet Charlie Koehler chose to be born on March 4th at 7:47pm. We made it to 41 weeks and 6 days, just a few hours before my midwife and I had decided to break my water in an effort to coax him along before the 42 […]

Well, depending on which due date we’re rollin’ with I think I am officially more pregnant than I’ve ever been! Each pregnancy has gone longer for me (ranging from 39 to 41 weeks) and this little guy seems to be snug as a bug. At this point, I’m not quite sure if he’ll have a […]

Not many things have been consistent throughout my pregnancies, but my dear friend, Christine, has taken my maternity photos with each babe … all the way back to Jemma in 2010! We met up in early January for a very blustery, yet magical day at the Washington State Capitol building – I love everything she […]

Here’s to being a few weeks into my third trimester! We are so smitten with this boy and he made out like a fat rat thanks to some Black Friday/recent sales. In case you’re curious … A Snuggle Me Organic lounger A beautiful Solly Wrap (obsessed with this print!) and newborn set from Mimi Some […]

The moment Jemma heard about American Girl’s new historical doll, Courtney Moore, she exclaimed, “Mom! She’s the same year as you!” And yes, Jem is correct – Courtney is from the year 1986 and yours truly was born that same year! Courtney, you have aged me, but I’m not even a smidge mad about it. […]