When Baylen was a newborn, I remember countless nights when Jake and I would sit on the couch and stare for hours on end at our beautiful baby boy. As we chatted about how surreal it felt to be parents, we talked about how crazy it was that this little human would start talking someday …
Show Me More
Routine wise, our days look very similar around here, which means I tend to have the same junctions every day when I switch from one activity to the next. Most days, I don’t give them much of a second thought, and just keep plowing through the day. But yesterday I made an effort to be …
Embracing the Craziness
God is everywhere. Always. No matter what. And His supernatural power is available to help us in any situation. Even in the matter of crying babies. When you have twins, or lots of littles, you get used to a certain amount of crying in a day, simply because you don’t have enough hands to keep …
#31Days of Seeing God In Ordinary Moments
Sometimes I compartmentalize God. It’s easy for me to notice Him when it’s just Him and me during my quiet time. It’s easy to notice Him at church, at my bible study, and when I’m driving in my car listening to worship music. But the rest of the week can be kind of hit or …
Marvelous In My Monday
Happy Monday, everybody! I hope you had a great weekend! I’m linking up with the fabulous Katie @ Healthy Diva Eats today! I’ve been following her for a couple years now, and she is one of the most positive people I’ve met through the blogging world. Marvelous in My Monday is all about transforming Mondays …
Silver Linings
I love being a mom. It is the greatest calling God has ever given me, and I consider it an absolute honor that He entrusts three precious little ones to Jake and me. But unfortunately there have there been moments lately when I feel like I’ve taken it a bit for granted. The stage of …
Summer Fitness Challenge Recap
I wanted to thank everybody who joined me in the Mommy Needs to Move fitness challenge this summer, and for hanging with me despite my lack of update posts during the second half! With three days until summer is officially over, we have collectively moved 3,189 miles, which means we made it from coast to …
Slow Cooker Chicken Tacos
It’s no secret that I love my crock pot. I unashamedly use it year round, and owe a sincere thank you to the person who invented it. Since Emersyn and Mckinley were born, my appreciation and dependence upon this amazing small appliance has probably quadrupled and it now ranks right up there with the pacifier …
Seasons
Lately I’ve been in awe at how God uses seasons to remind us of his faithfulness. I took my kids on a walk this morning and as the crisp fall air hit our faces (how cute is Mckinley Jo in her little hat, by the way!), my mind immediately thought back to a year ago …
Grocery Shopping With My Little People
It took me a while to get the courage to go on shopping trip with all three kids BY MYSELF. But sometime within the last month I started doing it. I’m not gonna pretend to tell you it’s a breeze. I definitely have to mentally prepare and give myself a little pep talk before venturing …