Hillside Hideaway on Smith Lake in Crane Hill, Alabama is a 3-story, 4 bedroom lake house that is truly unforgettable. After touring the house with great excitement (5.13.24), we made some lunch before literally jumping into the lake and spending several hours there before we ate dinner. A sweet friend made it to bless our […]
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sweet springs retreat in guntersville, alabama
Sweet Springs Retreat in Guntersville, Alabama is a 4-acre property that has 13 tiny homes and a large cabin available to rent. We stayed in a tiny home (4.15-17.24) which has a full kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and loft. At the end of the neighborhood of tiny houses is a little playground and bikes you can […]
we are matched!!!
WE’RE MATCHED!!! After 2+years and 94 cases received, a first-mama chose our family to raise her baby. We announced our decision to adopt in January 2022 and it’s then it’s been an incredibly challenging season of legal paperwork, fundraising, conversations, heartache, questions, hope, letdown and the most dependent on Christ I think I’ve ever been […]
sweet hideaways in carolina beach, north carolina
Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. Please read my disclaimer page for more information. Going back through these photos and videos from our first beach trip as a family of six just gives me all the feels and a desire to go back. Our trip to Carolina […]
creek crest cabin at welcome valley village – ocoee river cabins in ocoee, tn
The Creek Crest Cabin at Welcome Valley Village – Ocoee River Cabins in Ocoee, TN was a secluded space that truly brought tranquility and nature together. Our cabin comfortably hosted our family of six with beds to spare. After our bags were set down, we immediately ran outside to explore. There was a wide path […]
strawberry patch – 2024
Going to the Strawberry Patch in the Spring has become a highly anticipated tradition for our crew. We started it in 2020, a few different times with my giant pregnant belly in 2021, again in 2022 and 2023. This year was no different and we anxiously tasted our favorite strawberries with so much joy! I ended up asking […]
30 is an attitude
…and then she turned 30! When I look back on my 30th birthday week, I am completely overwhelmed. It started with my mom and brother coming into town and surprising me with his girlfriend (who I’ve talked with through text so hugging her in person was a hilarious mix of hugging a dear friend and […]
the lookout tower at selah ridge in ringgold, georgia
The Lookout Tower at Selah Ridge in Ringgold, GA has been featured on the Magnolia Network, HGTV and Discovery, and once you see these pictures and video, you’ll understand why. It is tucked in the mountains with all the privacy. The sight of the tower when you pull up will immediately capture your breath and […]
the terrace at tiny bluff in lookout mountain, georgia
The Terrace at Tiny Bluff in Lookout Mountain, Georgia is off a neighborhood road yet with all the privacy. The view will immediately capture your breath, regardless of the time of day or season, and The Terrace is a quaint, family-friendly cabin on the mountain. Aaron and I packed up our four kiddos and headed […]
2023 in review
My word for 2023 was HEALTHY, and I think the enemy saw this as a challenge to bring me struggle. It’s a story that contains years of information, but since the Summer of 2022, I’ve been doing bloodwork, seeing doctors, having conversations, suffering from debilitating problems that were keeping me from events and hindering my […]