I was selling our sourdough bagels and bread online when I was asked by a couple at our church if I’d consider being a booth at our town’s first ever Farmer’s Market (which they were coordinating). I said I’d think about it but I really didn’t feel qualified. But they were persistent and I kept […]
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our sourdough journey
If you follow me on social media, you’ve probably noticed I’ve talked about making sourdough. It’s one of those things I’ve watched others do for a couple years and have desired to start doing myself. But, truthfully, it seemed complicated and it intimidated me. But one day, my library friend brought freshly made sourdough bagels […]
a summer to refocus
Somewhat unintentionally, last year I came up with a word / vibe for the summer and it turned out to be a regular (needed) reminder to myself. I loved it! Well, I did the same for this year, and this summer’s theme is a spinoff of my word for the year (FOCUS)- REfocus! These first […]
life lately – may 2022
May turned out to be a packed full month of daily life, huge adoption strides and some pre-summer fun and adventures! For starters, Rylie got a 2-night Papa date as they went to Georgia to pick-up some work supplies for my father-in-law’s business. Meanwhile, I pulled off a late night Emmaline date (she’s our night […]
spencer – 12 months old
Spencer Myles is officially ONE!!!!! Let’s look back on his monthly updates – 1 month old 2 months old 3 months old 4 months old 5 months old 6 months old 7 months old 8 months old 9 months old 10 months old 11 months old and here we are at 12 months old! Likes: […]
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letters to spencer || 1 year old
Spencer, You are such a joy, my son. You are hilariously silly and full of energy. Always curious, always moving and always getting into something. You are all kinds of busy and it’s fun and exhausting to manage. I knew having a little boy would be fun, but you have brought a whole new dynamic […]
happy 1st birthday spencer
Spencer Myles is officially ONE years old!!!! My sweet friend took his one year photos and I am in love!!! We focused on the Lord of the Rings theme (his party theme) and it was amazing! My mom made his cloak from material I found at the thrift store and I got the sword, ring […]
a summer of polaroids
The last couple summers (June 1st – beginning of August), I’ve “challenged” myself to take a polaroid photo every day. Sometimes it doesn’t happen (& that’s okay), but by the end of summer, most of our days have been captured through film. I wanted to invite you to join me if it’s something you’d find […]
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spencer’s 1st birthday party || lord of the rings themed
It was so hard for me to settle on a theme for our son’s first birthday. I played around with several ideas, but ultimately, Daddy (Aaron) lit up at the idea of a Lord of the Rings themed party – ONE ring to rule them all… We focused on the adventure aspect and I had […]
the yard sale moment that wrecked me
Friday (5.6.22), a mama stopped by the yard sale with her son & infant daughter. She bought some things & we had a great conversation about our adoption journey so far & our goals / dreams. On Saturday, she came back with two more of her kids and I specifically went up and chatted with […]