Hello hello! I hope this post finds you well this mid-October Monday. Our crew spent a long weekend in Indianapolis with Jamie’s extended family (he was born in Fishers, if you’re familiar with the area!) and had a wonderful time. Looking forward to sharing a few pictures on the blog hopefully tomorrow since it was Jillian’s first ever road trip… Keep Reading
Slice of Life: October 14th, 2019
September Moving Mayhem
Jamie and I have joked for months that we better have our popcorn popped and ready come September because there was going to be a show to watch with many of our closest family members. Ch-ch-ch-chaaaanges! My in-laws had their sights set on moving to our area from Austin, my parents (and grandmother) were embarking on selling their house in… Keep Reading
How to Play High Low Buffalo: A Conversation Starter with Your Children
Our family has been playing a game called High Low Buffalo for a couple of years now, and it’s been incredibly productive in squeaking out little tidbits from our kiddos’ days that they might not have normally shared with us. I cannot (for the life of me!) remember where I first heard or read about this conversation-starter idea, but it’s… Keep Reading
Stories of Immense, Unforgettable Acts of Kindness and Service
I’ve told this story a few times, but it was one of those pieces of advice that really sticks with you. After Sadie was born and I returned home to Kansas after delivering her in Alabama, my MOPS community flooded our home with meals. My mother-in-law was staying with me at the time to help with the girls while Jamie… Keep Reading
Fresh 48 Pictures | Mommy, Daddy, and Jillian at 24 Hours Old
Our stay in the mother/baby unit following Jillian’s birth was quiet, and was by far my favorite hospital stay out of the three deliveries. These images capture really well the calm we experienced during our first full day in the hospital with our girl. It was mostly just Jamie and me in the room, enjoying the peace, knowing our big… Keep Reading
Slice of Life: September 23rd, 2019
Happy Monday!! My house is so quiet right now and I’m loving it. (Most people assume I’m an extrovert, but I often recharge from and crave being solo and having silence.) The big girls are at school, Jillian went down for a nap like a champ, and now Mama is ready to spit out a “Slice of Life” for you… Keep Reading
What Are You Saving For?
During a conversation with a group of girlfriends last week, the topic of financial savings and goals came up. In a “Round Robin” sort of way, everyone started casually sharing what their family is saving for or working towards. A couple girls mentioned purchasing new vehicles in the next year or two to accommodate their growing families, one friend is… Keep Reading
10 Weeks as a Mother of Three: Some Storytelling
Jillian will be 10 weeks old on Thursday, and Jamie and I have found ourselves numerous times actually high-fiving each other for freaking DOING THIS. Like, WE ARE STILL ALIVE. And so are our kids. And we’re HAPPY more often than overwhelmed. and RIGHT NOW we are in the newborn stage that found us completely drowning the last two times… Keep Reading
