C-Section & Post-Partum Questions Answered

Hi there! I have been asked over the course of this pregnancy and since having my c-section questions in regards to what I did as far as diet, fitness, recovery, and energy. I wanted to take a little time to answer those questions here in this space, but before I start, I wanted to encourage … Continue reading C-Section & Post-Partum Questions Answered

A Post For Your Mama Heart

With Mother's Day coming up this weekend, I've been thinking a lot about the amazing gift that motherhood is. God blesses us in so many ways, and children are one of the greatest glimmers of grace I think I'll ever see on this side of eternity. From the moment our daughter was born, I have … Continue reading A Post For Your Mama Heart

A weekend along the North Shore in the “Winter”

Happy Friday everyone!! Last weekend I spent some time hiking and reflecting on all of God's beautiful creation along the north shore with a few friends from our church. This is a trip we have been taking as a family almost every fall, but it was so fun to experience the shore in all of … Continue reading A weekend along the North Shore in the “Winter”

Half Way There To Meeting Baby BOY!!

It's a boy!! Wow! SO exciting and fun to say that. We found out a couple weeks ago that baby #2 is a boy! Dakota and I found out together in the car (per tradition) and proceeded to tell our close family and friends after that! We honestly weren't sure if we were going to … Continue reading Half Way There To Meeting Baby BOY!!

1st Trimester Round Up!

Happy Friday, sweet friends! I am so so SO happy to have shared our exciting news that our family is growing... Baby #2 is due August 2018, and we are so thankful to God for this blessing! Life is such a precious miracle, and it blows my mind every time I think of this sweet … Continue reading 1st Trimester Round Up!

Elizabeth’s Favorite Spiritual Growth Books of 2017

Hi everyone! This morning on the blog, I'm featuring Elizabeth: wife & mother of two sweet boys from Oklahoma, and blogger over at sunshineinmynest, who I first connected with on Instagram. Today I'll be sharing some of her top 2017 spiritual growth books. Elizabeth and I both believe in Jesus. We believe that we are sinners, in desperate need … Continue reading Elizabeth’s Favorite Spiritual Growth Books of 2017

Some tips for the newly SAHM…

Hi everyone! I received a request from a few sweet mama's to share some bits of advice for a newly SAHM and wanted to bless them (and maybe you, too!) with bits that have really helped me transition from the busy, on-the-go-ALL-DAY-LONG, 1st grade teacher life... to the SAHM (that's also busy, on-the-go-ALL-DAY-LONG now) life. … Continue reading Some tips for the newly SAHM…

Happy New Year (& MLK Jr. Day)!

Happy New Year everyone! New year- new blog name! What do you think? You'll slowly see some updates and changes to my blog over the next few weeks, and I can't wait for you to see the finished product! Eek!! I know we're 2 full weeks into the new year, so I'm a little late … Continue reading Happy New Year (& MLK Jr. Day)!

DIY Advent Calendar + The Coziest Pullover!

Happy Monday friends!! This week is all about Christmas preparation- from advent calendar and devotionals to cozy holiday wear to holiday gift guides. I wanted to start off the week by sharing our advent calendar for this year that I made, and I am not a crafty person! So, I'm not sure how I got … Continue reading DIY Advent Calendar + The Coziest Pullover!

Christmas Preparation – Don’t Let It Sneak Up On You!

Happy Monday! Christmas is coming! That I know. I also know that between Thanksgiving and Christmas,  the time just seems to fly by and people are in a fury of gift-buying, holiday planning, travel going, and the like... and seem to find themselves the day before Christmas still in a busy frenzy to get it … Continue reading Christmas Preparation – Don’t Let It Sneak Up On You!