Another weekend flew by just like that! On Friday night the boys have flag football games. Being able to play football outside every Friday night of the year is one of the many reasons we love Florida living! I will never take it for granted. Jake coaches the boys’ team and it has been so …
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Hello and welcome back to my blog! It’s been a while since I’ve written blog posts, and I’ve missed it! It’s been on my heart for a while now to get back into it, so here we go! Before I get going on regular posting, I wanted to take a minute and catch you up …
We’re Moving Back To Minnesota!
Growing up, I spent a lot of time with my Grandma Jody. She was one of those women who had such a strong faith and charismatic demeanor, you couldn’t help but want to spend more time around her. One of the biggest gifts she gave me was teaching me how to listen to that still …
Our Family Getaway To Madden’s On Gull Lake
Last weekend we had the opportunity to head up to north from the Twin Cities and visit a resort called Madden’s On Gull Lake, which is located near Brainerd! This trip came at a perfect time, as we had just gotten back from a busy work trip in Indianapolis and were craving quality family time …
6 Steps To Selling Your Home Stress Free This Year
Last year when my husband told me he wanted to start a real estate business, I cringed. I was really nervous about him being gone more than he already was. See, Jake is also a senior surgical sales rep here in the Twin Cities. That’s his full time gig. At 30 years old, he’s one of the …
I Thought I Was Too Good For Sunscreen. Then I Was Diagnosed With Melanoma.
I’ve lived in the midwest all my life. By the time summer comes each year, and the weather finally gets warm enough to go outside without layers upon layers, I’m SO ready to soak in the sun. I was born and raised on a farm, and was outside constantly. I’ve always tanned easily, and loved the …
The 10 Stages Of Shopping With Kids At Target
I have four kids under five and I take them to Target on a regular basis. When I say regular basis, I mean at least two or three times a week. Sometimes four. Because let’s face it, taking them along means that I almost never get everything on my list before all hell breaks loose. During …
Remaining Hopeful When Our Children Are Struggling
I sit here today typing this with a full and grateful heart. This post has been on my mind for a very long time, but for one reason or another, I didn’t feel the timing was quite right. Now that I’m in the place I am today, I’m confident that I was supposed to hold …
You Asked: How I Structure My Days As A Stay-At-Home Mom
I’m often asked what our days look like around here. Well, that’s a great question. We’ve been adding new members to our family for the past three years, and I feel like it ebbs and flows with each season we’re in. Sometimes we’re in survival mode, and other times it feels like there’s a rhythm …
Real Life Mom Moments: The Past Few Days
Well, I haven’t been posting real life mom moments everyday. I guess that’s real life. There’s never enough time for blogging as I’d like. So we’ll play a little catch up. This guy turned THREE on Thursday! With this fall being so busy, we decided to keep celebrations pretty simple. No big birthday party, just …