Family

It was the day that defined our marriage. Brian had been up all night studying for finals. I had been at work since 6am when my water broke. I didn't want to go to the hospital without Brian, so I drove home to get him. (Just don't tell my doctor, ok? He told me to...

I have wanted to participate in this project forever - but I can never remember to take a picture at the right time. This month, I am giving myself some grace and doing ten sort of on ten, mostly. A made bed - seriously huge accomplishment Getting an oil change in the...

At Julia's 8th grade promotion, they sang "For the Beauty of the Earth". I sang it in choir when I was her age. The second verse has been rolling around in my head for days... For the beauty of each hour Of the day and of the night, Hill and vale, and tree and flow'r,...

Brian's parents are with us for an extended stay! If you follow me on Instagram or Facebook, you may see me refer to "the outlaws". I hope you know this is just me teasing them. They are funny, kind people. I think I've only cooked dinner three times since April. They...

They are finished with school and summer has officially begun! We are on week one - and my kids know what this means... The annual cleaning of the rooms. Day 1 - closet Day 2 - desks Day 3 - books Day 4 - clothes Day 5 - Toys (Yes, I am giddy as I type this. Yes, I...

Yesterday morning, Riley, the outlaws, and I enjoyed Nate's Aloha to 5th grade breakfast. As I walked into the cafeteria, I realized that next year is the first time in nine years that I won't have a little one in elementary school. I began to get all teared up. We've...

First of all, isn't Julia's piano teacher just stunning? Allow me to introduce you to Ursula. When you walk into her home, you are surrounded by sweet drawings and notes her students have given her. She fills up a room with laughter and compliments and really zeroes...