Things I’m Learning From Trying to Carry it All

I have this picture of us as women trying to carry all of the things: kids, career, hobbies, housework, goals, dreams, etc. In the picture, I see myself trying to carry everything like I do when I bring ALL the groceries in at one time. You know what I mean right? It's like we can’t...

Summer of FUN!

I’m not sure how this is possible BUT it is already summer time!! I love everything summer- even the Texas heat! I love beach trips, water balloons, popsicles just because, staying up late, and lots of grilling! But this summer will be a little different for our family because for the first time ever in...

Your Voice Has Power

1 Year. My blog has been live for a little over a year now. I can’t believe that! It has been an amazing journey. So, I thought for this special “1 Year Post”, I would take you back to the very beginning. In my very first launch post, Cheers to the Beginning, I said it took 6...

The Time We Prayed for Snow

One of my favorite things about being a mom is the way God uses our kids and situations to teach me. This past November, my oldest son, Hayden, was watching the weather with me. It had already began snowing in the northern states, and he asked me when we were going to have snow here-in...

Long Time No Read…

Hey there! It has been a while huh? Sorry about that. It has been a wild over here. Everything has changed because I went back to work! What?! I know. Trust me, I was the most surprised out of anyone. It was like all of the sudden, Stephen and I knew what we had to...

Living From a Place of Rest

The past few months have been a little quiet here on the blog, like really quiet. Almost silent. At the beginning of the summer, I felt the Lord nudging me to take some time to rest. We had just had a big transition and I knew this new season was important to pay attention to...

Our Tips for Traveling with Kids

Summer time means family time! Vacations, day trips, road trips, and everything in between. But for me, traveling with kids can be so overwhelming. There are tons of things to remember and lots to bring. So many bags!! But I have found that the more prepared I am, the better I feel. Then I am...

When Sisters Gather

A couple Fridays ago, I had the honor and privilege of speaking about my journey and sharing a word.  I had never done anything like this before and it was honestly one of the most amazing and FUN nights! There is something powerful that happens when women gather for the purpose of growing, learning together,...

Book Review: #2

Present Over Perfect: Leaving Behind Frantic For a Simpler, More Soulful Way of Living BY: SHAUNA NIEQUIST This book was given to me by one of dear friends, and it could not have come at a better time. Thank you, sweet friend! I really loved this book and all that I have gained from it. ...

HELLO Summer!

Fun Summer Activities I LOVE summer! I love the freedom, the lazy days, and the late night movies. I love the watermelon, the BBQs, the endless days in the water, and all the memories being made. I love the vacations and all the family time we get-Welcome Home Daddy! Sometimes though, because there is so...