Things have been pretty quiet around the blog and for good reason: our Michael Stanson made his grand entrance into the world last Thursday, September 20th! Alleluia! Not only is Mom breathing a sigh of relief her sweet boy is here to join our crew, life has been, well, anything … [Read more...]
If These Walls Could Talk
It’s been a while since I’ve put fingers to keys and felt the urge to write an update or share a recipe with you all. If you’ve been following along on my family’s journey this summer, you know there are 3 BIG reasons as to why I’ve been somewhat MIA:We moved [about 1 mile … [Read more...]
Stepping Outside of Our Comfort Zone[s]
Summer camp is a BIG thing in our current stage of life. The funny this is I don’t remember going to camp until the 5th or 6th grade, although I’m sure there were options for younger kids available. In March, our city publishes a booklet of camp offerings all summer long, as do … [Read more...]
Lessons Motherhood Has Taught Me…. So Far
For as long as I can remember I’ve always wanted to be a Mom. The most vivid must-become-a-mom memories started as early as kindergarten when the first person to enter the playhouse after Bible time was the designated Mom for the day. Want to know who sat on the back of the story … [Read more...]
An Unexpected Day In The Life [21 months, 3.5 years, 4.5 years]
I’d be lying if I told you we don’t live an overscheduled life. Heck, Monday-Thursday always seem like the longest days of the week, yet we always are the most scheduled. Fridays, however, have turned in to THAT day where the kids and I can sit back and plan spur of the moment … [Read more...]






