As my girl, Lara Casey, says, “There isn’t anything magical about January 1st.” And I believe it. I do. But… There is something a little wild about going to bed in one year and waking up in a new one. It’s like a boost of momentum and determination without even trying…just waking up and thinking, […]

We had just moved in to our new house and, other than getting some decorating done and making our space cozy, one of the first things I wanted to do was practice hospitality and invite some people over. The big kitchen opens into the dining room and is connected to a large living room by […]

Ain’t no time like summertime to tackle some good books! In fact, I’m willing to bet you’ve got at least one or two just sitting on your bookshelf, nightstand, coffee table, or in your Amazon cart just waiting for you to remember they’re there. I’ve confessed it before and I’ll do it again: I’m a […]

I’ve never considered myself to be very smart when it comes to theology or theological concepts. It takes me a little while to grasp the deeper teachings and concepts – especially when it’s taught or presented in a way that’s straight-forward, practical, and bland. However, when the same information is presented as a story, now […]

Seriously, though. If it’s possible, the title of this post is true…and I’m not too embarrassed about it. Well, maybe a little…but that’s okay.   If you read my previous post, you know that my husband and I recently celebrated 10 years of marriage. I keep telling him it’s been the best 10 years of […]

A whole, entire decade has passed since we said “I do.” Did you hear that? A decade! Don’t get me wrong, I know there are far more couples who have celebrated greater anniversary milestones than us, but 10 years is most certainly something to celebrate! It seems so crazy that we’ve been married for ten whole […]

“During Christmastime, I always think of and miss my grandpa a little more than usual. He LOVED Christmas & always made fudge, his famous ham, and went all-out decorating. He was convinced his voice was identical to Bing Crosby or Dean Martin and any time I hear White Christmas, I’m five years old, riding on […]

It’s all too easy to get discouraged when you’re trying something new, isn’t it?   What if they don’t like it? What if it doesn’t make sense? What if I’m alone? What if I fail?   If you’re like me, I tend to only try new things if I know I’ll be good at it. […]

Hey there, friend! It’s been a while since I popped in on the blog. I’ve been so busy with #allthethings that quite honestly, it’s just taken a back seat. I will say, though, I’m SO happy to be back! Kinda like when you haven’t seen your best friend in what feels like forever and you’re […]

  When was the last time you saw some pictures that truly took your breath away? For me, it happens every once in a while – sometimes when I catch a picture of my kids from when they were just wee babes, sometimes it’s an image of somewhere that the handiwork of God seems undeniable […]