As we finished packing for Texas, Brian reminded me to pack my camera. I was feeling pretty overwhelmed, so I opted just for phone pictures this year. If I wasn't allowed to lift and I can't ask Riley to drag around my carry on 🙂 the phone camera would have to do....
A few days ago, I was going to ask you to pray for my grandfather. He was diagnosed with Colon Cancer and things were happening pretty quickly. First they gave us six months, then five weeks. We are flying to Texas tomorrow, so I was sure I'd hold his hand and say...
Get in the picture this holiday season! Please will you hand the camera to your spouse or to your oldest or to your favorite aunt? Usually, we see holiday moments through the lens of our camera or the screen of our iPhone while we try to capture everything. We stay on...
Oh this sweet girl. My firstborn. My Julia. Months ago, a groupon came across for a trip to the Nutcracker. I grabbed two tickets and marked it on the calendar. It was the perfect Saturday afternoon. She got to pick where we ate lunch - the Olive Garden. She poured...
Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #HolidaysAreCalling #CollectiveBias Just writing this down has me absolutely giddy! Nate is at the age where Christmas shopping is not easy. He will be...
“To love at all is to be vulnerable. Love anything and your heart will be wrung and possibly broken. If you want to make sure of keeping it intact you must give it to no one, not even an animal. Wrap it carefully round with hobbies and little luxuries; avoid all...
At 2:30pm yesterday, I sat straight up from a nap. It hurt. I was sleepy, so I couldn't quite tell what I was feeling. I tried to walk around, drank a glass of water, and hoped it was just indigestion. I put a movie on for Riley and went upstairs to take a bath. I sat...
For a few months now, I've been searching everywhere for fall. When I visited Nashville a few months ago with friends, I looked for it there. It hadn't quite arrived. Last year, we drove up to Payson to find it. I had decided that I just wouldn't find it this year....
I'm over at Mom it Forward talking about using those after school moments to really listen to your little ones. I'd love for you to stop by!
Disclosure: I am a Family Christian blogger. It is my honor to share news with you from a store that I enjoy and support! I know I have a few Willow Tree friends out there! I know because you have been kind enough to gift these to me at major events in my life! My...
The last few weeks, I've been wrapped up in how I should feel - grateful, thankful, happy, and all those other nice things. I haven't wanted to admit how I really feel - nauseous, nervous, annoyed at being nauseous and nervous, and tired. I think a lot about what next...
This giveaway is just for fun. Nope, not sponsored, just me. You guys put up with me telling you about vacations and Disney and fun things all year long. As a thank you, this is just a fun goodie bag of a Barbie movie, a few Disney luggage tags and Veggie Tales...
So soon, these will be lemons. The kids look forward to this every year. Every year it amazes me how they suddenly turn yellow - ready to be turned into lemonade. This tree was our very first attempt at any sort of garden. It is such an honor to watch a tree flower,...
Disclosure: I received a Hallmark Keepsake ornament to facilitate my review. Whenever I think of Riley, I can't help but think about Disneyland. He loves the characters so much. Whenever he saw one, he would run up and hug it. I think he would have been perfectly...
Thank you so much for supporting my etsy store this year! Because of you, I've hit over 1,300 sales! I am so thrilled that you enjoy the cards and prints you find! This weekend, if you use the code WONDERFUL, you will receive 20% off! It's the perfect time to go ahead...
This year, we stayed in Arizona for Thanksgiving. With my morning sickness and a few huge home repair bills hanging over our herds, we decided to stay close to home. Our dear friends, the Campbells heard that we were staying here and invited us over for lunch. I'm so...
Disclosure: I was sent an incredible box full of sunshine to facilitate a Disney Kids Preschool Playdate. All opinions are my own. The Disney Parks Team really knows how to throw a party! They are always coming up with the most amazing ways to celebrate and bring...
“This shop is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Weave Made Media® and Sunset® Magazines, and The Hershey Company®, but all my opinions are my own. #weavemade #HolidayMeTimeMags http://my-disclosur.es/RgFrEH” I recently read a quote that November...
Luke 1:46-50 And Mary said: My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, and my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior, because He has looked with favor on the humble condition of His slave. Surely, from now on all generations will call me blessed, because the Mighty...
Disclosure: I received a credit to Overstock.com to facilitate my review. This time of year is so special for me! You guys bear with me through the year. You cheer me on, you laugh with me, and you send encouragement my way when I need it most. During the holidays, I...
Get the kids ready for Christmas with this Letter to Saint Nicholas {Free Printable} A few of my favorite bloggers put together the cutest Christmas party you ever did see! I am so blessed to live in Arizona. The bloggers are so talented and very willing to...