A few weeks ago, I shared on Instagram that we were headed to the hospital for version. The procedure was successful and we headed home after a few hours. I'll be honest - everything I read said that the procedure would be uncomfortable. Well, my experience was that...
Disclosure: I received samples of Premama Complete to facilitate my review. Prenatal Vitamins have never been my favorite. They always seem to be more difficult to take than necessary. (Can I get an Amen?). Did you know there is a new alternative that you can drink?!...
For our wedding, we were given the cutest ice cream chairs by my aunt's mother in law. (Backing up a little - my mother's family is very close. We spent every holiday with the entire family, including in-laws. It was like I had two extra grandmothers that treated me...
When my in-laws, the out-laws, were here, my sweet father-in-law spent a day putting together the crib and baby changing table. A dear friend from church gave us a beautiful crib and my sister-in-laws gave us the changing table. What a blessing! We had just kind of...
A few weeks ago, I was at a double birthday party for some dear friends. My sweet friend, Jenet, leaned over to me and asked when my baby shower would be. I told her that I had been saying 'no' to all offers for a shower. We've been blessed with tons of hand me downs...
When Brian told me that I had to celebrate, I hesitated. I planned to photograph a wedding so that we could just pretend the day came and went without any fanfare. But my sweet family had other plans. Mom and dad flew in from Texas. My sweet sister-in-laws had a...
Disclosure: I am a Family Christian blogger. I received a gift certificate to facilitate my review. It is my honor to share news with you from a store that I enjoy and support! Do you remember the Berenstain Bears? That was one of my favorite book series when I was...
My tips for being a great sponsor and selecting meaningful confirmation gifts. Disclosure: I am a Family Christian blogger. I received a gift certificate to facilitate my review. It is my honor to share news with you from a store that I enjoy and support! This year,...
My oldest, you are a treasure to me. You have been a source of absolute joy and peace these past months. As I battled morning sickness, you cooked dinners and sang to Riley. As I battled anxiety, your singing and piano playing brought beautiful music into this house....
Dear mom who's pregnant again and tired, I know you feel like you are supposed to be excited. I know you feel like you are supposed to be overjoyed. But maybe this time, you are feeling a little (or a lot) overwhelmed. Maybe this time, you are wondering how you are...
We recently received a box from the Disney Parks Team just in time to show our #DisneySide at Riley’s 4th birthday party! We were honored that they sent a box full of items for him to have a Disney Cars party! My dear friend Nancy snapped pictures of Riley for me...
This week has been all about Riley - but I think that's probably the way 4 year old birthdays should be, huh?! Look at how he just stares at the candles. So, so sweet. Every year, we put streamers on the bedroom door of the birthday kiddo. It's my thing. It's not a...
My sweet friend, Rebekah, over at A bit of sunshine, does the most wonderful series called Friday Piedays. When I saw her post about Derby Pie, it immediately took me back to my nanny's house in Mansfield, Texas. I can remember eating Derby Pie and loving every bite....
We are so excited! I have been blessed to receive a few precious pictures from before we knew our little Riley. Riley turns four today! He has been living with us for almost two years. Riley, your Grandma and Grandpa Eschbach are here to help you celebrate. You...
Disclaimer: I was invited to a complimentary sneak preview of McFarland, USA. “In the end, the American dream is not a sprint, or even a marathon, but a relay. Our families don’t always cross the finish line in the span of one generation. But each generation passes on...
Last weekend, Julia sang on Saturday evening, which left us an entire Sunday open to wander. We decided to take the kids over to the Arizona Renaissance Festival. Brian had never seen the joust, so as soon as we entered, we headed to see the knights square off! I was...
Disclosure: I am an honored member of The Fringe Hours launch team and received a free copy of the book for review. Before I talk to you about the book, The Fringe Hours, I'd love to tell you my 'Jessica' story. Last year, I was at a conference, getting breakfast in a...
We received a box from the Disney Parks Team just in time to show our #DisneySide at Riley's 4th birthday party! We are thrilled that they sent a box full of items for him to have a Disney Cars party! He was so excited. Riley has been asking for a watch for a few...
There was a song that was very popular when I was in high school: Somebody's prayin, I can feel it Somebody's prayin' for me Mighty hands are guiding me To protect what I can't see Lord I believe, Lord I believe That somebody's prayin', for me. - Ricky Skaggs I can...
We've picked a name for baby girl! I've told you about my two prayer warriors a million times - my mother and my maternal grandmother. They are a treasure to me. They are both Marys. For seven generations before me, the oldest child has been a girl and she was always...
I've made an executive decision. I've decided that I've allowed my feelings to be a bushel - the bushel that I am hiding a miracle under. This pregnancy, I've been sadder and lonelier than I've been in a very long time. I've hidden from community. I've cried for no...