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 […]
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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 […]
meet appa
Getting another dog, much less a puppy, was not on my radar. I wasn’t looking. But Sunday afternoon (11.12.23) we welcomed a new puppy into our family and it could not feel more right. A homeschool-friend of mine recently moved and in the midst of sharing their new home, she shared a family picture that […]
highlights of summer 2023
Back in May I listed a few desires I had for the summer, and as I look back on the key summer months, I’m in love with the memories we created. Looking back we did sooo much this summer… semi unintentionally too. But it was all so fun! We did things like Forest School, friend […]
picture book club – arnie, the doughnut
To celebrate National Doughnut Day a week late (June 2nd is National Doughnut Day) the kids and I went to a favorite doughnut shop and enjoyed the delicious morning snack. While we munched, I read “Arnie, The Doughnut” again (we’ve read it lots of times) and we noticed that Emmaline had unintentionally selected the same […]