you guys… the shaver crew is adopting! Since high school, I’ve had a heart for adoption. I just always saw it as a part of my story. When Aaron & I were dating, we agreed adoption was something we were open to. As we were having kids (four under 4yrs over here), it kinda of […]
Month: January 2022
spencer – 8 months old
it’s cool, just carrying around a toddler (who is actually only 8months) 😳😅 Likes: saying “ba-ba-ba” and “ma-ma-ma” Rylie carrying him around eating all the things (he’s big on table food!) his sleep schedule being kept haha playing Dislikes: being hungry being stinky being overly tired Food: I cannot believe I was just introducing baby […]
paisley’s haircut (that she gave herself)
“Hi, my name is Paisley, & I have a natural tendency to do the crazy things.” -Paisley, probably Guys…. I’m thankful for the laidback attitude I have in situations like this. Yes, I was speechless. Yes, when I finally found my words, we had a talk. But in the end, I just chuckled. In the […]
thieves laundry soap hack
One of my favorite things about Young Living’s Thieves line is that everything is super concentrated! Which means you can get way more bang for your buck! One of my favorite things to stretch out is the Thieves Laundry Soap. Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Please read my disclaimer page […]
rylie got ear tubes
Back at Rylie’s 4-year-old check-up, she failed her hearing test in one ear. They sent us to Children’s hospital to have it checked out and they told us she had fluid trapped behind her eardrum which is why she failed. They said it could naturally drain, so they sent us home and asked us to […]
our first experience with nature journaling
On Wednesday (1.12.22), the kids and I went to a nearby park and met with our homeschool group to learn about nature journaling. Of course, it was more in depth than my littles could retain – but the basic message was get outside. take time outside. draw, trace, etc. what you see and keep it […]
the first two weeks of 2022
hey guys! I hate when my blog posts are so spaced out… I really am trying to find a rhythm with posting more frequently but it’s obviously taking me a minute ;P One thing I love about the new year is the “fresh start” feeling. It’s inspiring to me and really encourages me to evaluate […]
my word for 2022
It usually takes me a long time to settle on a word for the year. Like, New Years Eve I’m finalizing my word. This time, I knew before Christmas. 2022 needs to be and will be a year of focus. I could feel it in my heart – that I needed to reprioritize some things. […]