Are you here in Dallas at Hope Spoken? If you are, I can't wait to meet you! If you aren't, did you know that I'll be praying for you by name and lifting you up high? I know it can feel strange to not be at the place where "everyone else" is. I like to throw a pity...
Family
Springtime and the backyard
This time around, I'm home. With Julia and Nate, I worked outside of the home. With Riley, I get the privilege of hanging out with him all day. My days look so different that they used to. I'm still just as scattered and feel like I can't quite get everything done....
A challenge to adore your husbands Series – part three
Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth— for your love is more delightful than wine. - Song of Solomon 1:2 Brian and I haven't always been as in love as we are today. It honestly seems like it gets better each and every day. Before we fall asleep, we usually lay...
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Last week, Julia's class built a float for the Phoenix St. Patrick's Day Parade. She and a friend learned a collection of Irish songs and they sang acapella on the float. It was absolutely enchanting. When they pulled up in front of the Grand Marshall, the announcer...
A Letter to 39
{Nate had just sneezed - bless his heart - his allergies are in full swing} Dear 39, Please remember to give Brian the camera more. Pictures like this make me happy. Please remember to be gentle with the morning people in your family. Maybe you will become a morning...
Falling in love, many times
A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person. - Mignon McLaughlin Lately, I've been thinking a lot about how having children under my roof really is a fleeting blessing. Maybe it was Ashley's post. Maybe it is Riley's adoption...
Scottsdale Mom’s Blog and one of their new contributors!
If you are local, you are probably familiar with Scottsdale Mom's Blog. Well, I've accepted their invitation to contribute and I'm thrilled! I love living here and I love telling people about fun local places and events! It's a perfect fit! So, ever so often, I'll...
My new friend…
Have you ever stumbled onto a friendship? So many things line up that you just sit there smiling? Earlier this month, when I headed to Blue Lily, I traveled by myself. As night fell, fog and rain rolled in. The drive was terrible. Yes, I'm probably being over...
A challenge to adore your husbands Series – Guest Post by Ashley Ann Campbell
Please welcome by dear friend, Ashley, to the series! {Part 1 here} Ashley is the real deal. She is a true friend and encourager. Be sure and spend a lot of time on her blog. Get lost in her photography. It's amazing!...
A challenge to adore your husbands…
Photo Credit : Blue Lily Have you noticed? When you are in a happy marriage, it is almost like you are supposed to keep it a secret. Why is that? Are we scared of offending someone? Are we nervous about appearing too happy? Or is it just easier to jump in and complain...