finding beauty, confidence, and rest in motherhood
We haven’t completely given up on our property. But, the truth is, it has been 9 months since our offer was accepted and we still don’t have the needed variance, let alone a building permit. We don’t know if we’ll ever get one. Thank you county for dragging your feet. Last month we began perusing […]
You know when you see a project that must be done? For me, it usually falls into two categories: easy + something Jemma would love. Dinosaur toothbrush holders were one such project for me. I ran across the idea in Parenting Magazine and knew Jemma and all her little friends would be fans. I mean, […]
The holidays are pretty quiet around our house when it comes to visitors. Most of our close family is at least a state away if not half the country, but we are all doing our part to help grow relationships amidst the miles that separate us. One such way is this nifty DIY family tree. […]
I’ve totally given myself grace with my 12 in 2012 goals. I decided on most of them just a few days before I found out Max would be joining our family in 2012 and let me tell you, babies change things. Always for the better, but not always for a boost in productivity, lol. Either […]
Christmas with little ones is something extraordinary. Their smiles, giggles, and sugar highs – there is nothing quite like it. Seeing Jemma experience the sights and sounds of Christmas time brought so much joy to our family and Max was right beside her, snuggling all the way. I can only imagine the ruckus we’ll all […]
Here’s the truth: aside from accepting Jesus as your personal Savior, there is nothing left to do to gain God’s favor. Nothing. And that means no thing. – Emily P. Freeman Grace for the Good Girl, page 118 I asked Jesus into my heart when I was 5 years old at a Billy Graham crusade. […]
This year’s Christmas card is sweet and simple. A lovely photo from our dear photographer (who, might I brag, just had a rockstar homebirth a few days ago) and an equally lovely card design from Danielle over at Take Heart. Perhaps I’ll have a chance to write a whole Christmas letter next year … I […]
Cosleeping babies often prefer cosleeping naps. Max is one of them. And every chance I get, I snuggle next to him. For these moments are few and fleeting. And I want to soak up every one of them that I can. … Oh so many ways to follow along … Blog – GFC – Blog […]
I adore having food traditions during the holidays. I know some families have candy-making days, others decorate gingerbread houses, and some host cookie exchanges or peppermint parties. Us, I guess we skip the sweets and go straight for the “real” food. Christmas Eve is all about soup and Christmas Day is celebrated with a salt-packed […]
Two babies down and a few more to go (someday, not now) and I’ve got a little feeling that I’m growing in my expertise of all those mama things that rock your bod postpartum. Today, I want to share about postpartum sitz baths – also known as mama bath magic. So, you just pushed a […]
zero | one | two | three | four | five | six | seven | eight | nine Little things make a house a home. Wouldn’t you agree? Things like a potted plant on the front porch and pretty curtains peeking out of the windows. Things like house numbers with character. I’m partial to […]