I Still Love Mother’s Day

I still love Mother's Day. Even though it's always on a Sunday and I'm married to a pastor. He has to work all day but he finds ways to make it up to me. Like getting up early to make lemon poppy seed scones from scratch.   I still love Mother's Day. Even though my … Continue reading I Still Love Mother’s Day

Be Part of Something Good

I love stories about people who are really making a difference. We all want to be reminded that humans can and still do incredible things. We want to know that for every tragic or evil thing we hear of, good and right are fighting back. It's energizing to see people making radical moves and thinking up innovative … Continue reading Be Part of Something Good

After Dinner Walk

One of my favorite past times is the After Dinner Walk. 10 minutes, 20 minutes, an hour- whatever we can pull off. Nothing beats getting out the door to roam around the neighborhood on foot. So much good in there. Being present, working off some of that meal, the beauty of the outdoors, space to … Continue reading After Dinner Walk

Backside of the Mountain

Celebrating your own birthday is one of the more exciting things in life. Yesterday my son went over some of the details he had planned for his 6th birthday, which is 9 months away. He will be Luke Skywalker, his little sister will be this robot on the Star Wars Lego video game that she has affectionatly named "Cherry Tomato" … Continue reading Backside of the Mountain

‘Tis The Season

'Tis the season for a lot of things I'm not feeling right now. Making merry and giving glad tidings? I really just want to hide in my house. I am grasping for ways to find genuine hope and joy, but I can hardly speak those words aloud right now much less live in them. 'Tis the … Continue reading ‘Tis The Season

Master Chef Jr. Party {5th Birthday}

I love honoring milestones and making time to weave the golden threads of celebration into life, so here's another fun idea to add to my party planning series. The TV show Master Chef Jr. came back on the air this week for its second season, so I think it's fitting to highlight our recent party inspired by the show. Our son Sawyer … Continue reading Master Chef Jr. Party {5th Birthday}

I Hate Dinner

I am currently living under a big dark cloud. I am easily frustrated, mostly disengaged and always tired. I'm nauseous from the moment I lift my head in the morning until after I fall asleep each night. I have spent much of the past four weeks in my pajamas, canceling everything on my calendar and … Continue reading I Hate Dinner

Considerate Kids

When I was a brand new mom I was terribly concerned about how my child was impacting those around me. Anytime he woke up, he would immediately scream for food as loud as 10 babies and I would do things like abandon my cart at Target and run for the car. I was a nervous wreck … Continue reading Considerate Kids

8 Incredible Places to Be

I've been nostalgic lately about great trips that I've been on. My passport is lonely and far off places are showing up in my dreams. I'm thinking about good suitcases and this red leather travel journal I have. I love the thrill of seeing a view for the first time, hearing other languages and smelling new (good) smells. I … Continue reading 8 Incredible Places to Be

Sweet Shoppe {1st Birthday Party & Dedication}

Party Planning Series Over the next few weeks I will be sharing highlights from parties I've hosted. Why? Because I believe in honoring milestones and making time to weave the golden threads of celebration into our lives. I am no professional party planner and these are not super fancy events. They are at-home get togethers with family and close friends where connection … Continue reading Sweet Shoppe {1st Birthday Party & Dedication}