For the past few years, I’ve attempted to take family pictures using our trusty camera + tripod combo. I use the word “attempt” because it truly is an attempt. Good thing I’m a big fan of lifestyle photography, because this is how the first 20 minutes went down… My boys were not all about getting …
Category: Personal
due date thoughts
Tomorrow is my due date. 20 weeks ago, when my water broke, my prayer was that I would make it to 23 weeks of pregnancy – far enough along to be hospitalized and down the hall from a NICU to give my preemie girl as much of a chance at life as possible. And here I …
What I’m Using for Baby #4
I love seeing what others use and love – for themselves, their home, and family. This week, in honor of reaching 37 weeks pregnant with our little miracle baby, I thought I’d share 5 things I’m planning to use for baby #4. Make sure you stick around to the end – or just scroll to the bottom …
The Importance of Saying No to Good Things
Saying no isn’t really popular these days, is it? We’re so focused on all the things we want/need to say YES to; saying NO seems like a bit of a downer. In our society of “do all the things! be anything you want! put yourself out there and be brave!” saying no comes across as lame. Maybe even lazy. …
Pre-term Labor & Perspective
Pre-term labor has a way of changing your perspective. I can’t believe it’s August and I still have this baby girl inside me. The same baby girl who we thought was headed to Jesus 14 weeks ago when my water broke. The other day, a friend asked if I was counting down the days until …
4 Ways to Drink More Water
My husband tells me I drink a lot of water. After the new year rolled around and I began thinking through monthly goals, I decided to test his statement to see just how much water I drink in an average day. After I had downed a gallon no problemo before 9 PM, I concluded he was …
Reading the Bible in 90 Days :: pros & cons
3 months ago, I told you about a crazy goal I set out to complete before my 30th birthday – read the entire Bible in 90 days. I am incredibly happy to report back that I did, indeed, complete this goal the very day before I turned 30. Some of you mentioned an interest in starting this …
Friday Faves :: a recap of our 8th anniversary trip
Last week, Jonathan & I celebrated our 8th anniversary. Before my pre-term labor, we had planned to go away for 2 days in celebration. But after my water broke, we put that plan – and a lot of other ones – out of our minds. When God surprised us by giving me 6 more weeks …