Some of the very best things happen by complete accident around our house. And that’s exactly how this room came to happen! When we first moved in, we tried making this a “study” for Russ. We tried styling it so many different ways with thrifted things and items we were not using around the house […]
20+ Words of encouragement complied by my friends to share with your little ones throughout their days Somehow our kids go back to school in less than two short weeks! I know it was YESTERDAY I was sharing with you how emotional I was about Kuy starting kindergarten and now he is starting elementary school! […]
Six years ago today they said I do. And if you’ve been for a while you know in that post I talked about how much my best friend and I LOVED My Best Friend’s Wedding growing up. And six years ago today, my best brother got married to his best girl. They said yes to […]
Several years ago, a group of friends and I traveled to Asheville for a conference about home, life and everything in between. There, I sat under the teaching of Rhoda with Southern Hospitality. I listened to Karianna share about how creating her home as she blogs over at Thistlewood. I watched as Edie told […]
Audrey is my oldest cousin. Her dad and my dad are brothers. And my entire life I looked up to her. (This is Audrey with her first grandchild!) Audrey is a gift. The way she lights up a room and lights up a stage is something I always wanted to emulate. She and I both […]
Every year that I taught school, I was amazed at how God had woven these exact threads together to form the family within my classroom. The family that extended beyond the walls of the classroom. You see, the second year I taught, I was moved from third grade to fourth grade and I had the […]
A couple of months ago, someone e-mailed me and asked me to guest post for them and wanted a family picture. And then I realized I didn’t have one! Our last family picture was taken at the beach this summer and since it was February, I didn’t think that quite fit their need. Since the […]
On Saturday, our doors opened and the most beautiful souls entered our home. Our first photography workshop took place and I walked away completely in awe. These women wanting to learn and grow more were mesmerizing. I still cannot get over our day. We began by learning together and shared the technical side of our […]
I was so excited for this post. Couldn’t wait to gather my thoughts and then we left town with the basketball team and guess who decided not to bring her laptop BECAUSE SHE WANTED TO BE INTENTIONAL with her time?!? Yep. This girl. And who then remember the post was due. Yep. Still here. And […]
Today, I am so honored to join a few of my local blogging friends to continue our series about I can’t wait to check out their take on parenting and see what encouragement they provide for each of us. What a blessing to glimpse into their lives! They are each wise, beautiful, and joyful mamas. […]