I’ve heard it said that it’s not a family “vacation,” it’s a family “trip” – a vacation is supposed to be relaxing, and if you are taking your kids it is definitely not relaxing. 😆 I tend to agree. But either way, we recently went on a trip/vacation that was one of the best trip […]
December 6, 2024
A while back I shared a midpoint update on a house renovation. Well, we finally finished and sold it last month, so I thought I should share some final pictures! I really liked the way the house turned out. Granted, it was a pretty low bar to make it look better than it did when […]
September 20, 2024
My family recently had the opportunity to celebrate with Mark and Brylie as they got married! We have known Brylie for quite some time and have gotten to know Mark these last few months as we did premarital counseling together. It has been such a joy to anticipate and prepare for this day with them! […]
May 28, 2024
Getting my kids to clean up after themselves can be quite a struggle. It is helpful, however, when I have real-life examples to point to as to why keeping things clean is important and our most recent house renovation is definitely a good real-life example. (I admit, I do use the term “clean” rather loosely […]
April 15, 2024
If ever there is a fleeting season to get photos, it is the newborn stage! You wait a week or two, then four, then you’ve missed your opportunity. But if you can motivate yourself to make them happen, they are such special pictures to have and definitely worth the effort. We were very fortunate to […]
April 9, 2024
Imagine that old couple you know that is still in love even after 60 years of marriage. How did they do it when over half of marriages in the US end in divorce these days? Is there something you can do to help your relationship with your spouse really thrive? Happy marriages don’t just happen […]
March 24, 2024
