(Excerpt)Just the other day when my husband got off he fired up the grill. There were hotdogs, burgers, and marinated chicken. The kids were jumping on the trampoline laughing and playing. My five year old yelled out, “This is the best day ever.” It warmed my heart, but I thought to myself this is how our days have been. That’s when it hit me. I had become so focused in the monotony of the days, that I almost missed it. Summer isn’t just a ...
A Letter to My One Year Old Daughter
Dear Sariyah, It is really hard to believe we are here now, at one year. I mean how? It seems just like yesterday when those lines immediately showed up on the test. I remember how we were in the middle of already trying to find a bigger home. And you were the greatest testament of faith for me. God whispered your name to me long before it was confirmed. And the meaning behind your name holds so much power.It seems just like yesterday that warm ...
Things Are Changing
Hey friends! It has been a while since I have posted on here! Firstly, I just want to say HAPPY 2020! Yes, I know I am late, but I hope this new year has been off to a great start for you all! With the newness the year brings, I have a pull to do some changing. This little blog is a fun, and freeing way for me to write and connect with others. So I feel like I need to do a little changing to it. For so long I have been so afraid of what to ...
Anakeesta and the Longest Treetop Skybridge in North America
(Special YouTube video of our trip is included. Trust me you don't want to miss it!) I had an exciting opportunity to be one of the firsts to ride the all new Ridge Rambler that launches at Anakeesta later this month. My husband had to work, so I only brought my three older kids with me, ages 4, 6, & 8). My mother in law graciously kept my younger two. This was the perfect trip before they go back to school! Firstly, you would never know it ...
The (in)courage Bible Project
(image via the incourage website)I've been meaning to share some news with you all on something big I got to contribute to.! Two years ago I was given a very humbling opportunity to contribute in a devotional Bible by (in)courage! I was beyond honored and so excited. I prayed and prayed over the devotionals I typed out, and how ...
Cubo AI Smart Baby Monitor Review
(Special offer linked at the end) If you have seen my nursery blog post for my baby girl then you know how excited I was! We have never had the space for a nursery so when we moved into this house that was a huge deal for me creating a nursery I dreamed of to welcome our baby. But you know in motherhood things rarely go as planned. She ended up having really bad acid reflux and I found myself so worried. So she has been in a our room near us. ...
