I love a new year. And I love setting goals for the year. {Here are my goals from 2012 & 2013.} This year, I made some resolutions and am breaking them up into monthly goals. And to put a little fire in my pants, I’m going to share 2 things each month: my new monthly …
Category: Personal
my Christmas in pictures
I hope you all had a merry Christmas? I certainly did. I was so, so excited to spend extra time with my little family! Our Christmas vacation started out a bit rough…landing Nate in the doctor’s office for a sick visit on Christmas Eve! This gave me a whole new appreciation for doctors and nurses …
I Have the Best Job
We’ve been celebrating a lot around here. Miles had his {literal} birthday, Nate turned 2 last week, and today is Anna Grace’s 4th birthday. Nate //our little dude. loves wrestling, blankies, wearing shoes, holding his brother’s hand, building towers, and being tickled. doesn’t have much use for raw spinach, talking, or being without Daddy. …
Fall Bucket List {+ 9 free printables!}
You already know how much I love fall, right? I think I’ve made myself pretty clear on that subject. Here is my bucket list for Fall 2013: bake these muffins & exercise restraint afterwards create this with my kiddos make this in my crockpot have a date with my guy here & drink something hot & …
Happy Labor Day!
I don’t know about you, but I’m taking today off & soakin’ up some time with these cuties. Happy Labor Day, friends!
the Trust Journal
Today marks an important day in my home: it’s the beginning of another semester of seminary for Jonathan. This semester, he’s taking 12 credits. Thankfully, he’s able to take all of them online, so there’s no traveling involved. After he finishes this semester, he will have enough credits to apply for a doctoral program. If …
6 Ways to Make Laundry Fun
As a “youth pastor family,” we’re always pretty busy during the summer. For the past month, our schedule has been filled with daily canvassing, Bible Adventure Week at our church, teen missions trip, and camp. Now, we’re home again. And boy, does it feel good! A funny thing happens when you’re gone for the majority …
Hang On to This:
Ever gone through a trial? If there’s one thing that’s attacked during a trial, it’s your view of God. And most likely, the first thing to be questioned is His goodness. When you can’t understand why, just hang on to this truth: the Lord is good. Cling to it. Reject any other false thoughts that …