If you follow me on Instagram, than you already know the story that our AC went out for 12 days, during which time we stayed at my in-law’s. Although we’re thankful for their hospitality, we had no idea when we packed up for just one night (on 6.28.20) that we would be there for over […]
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mothers day 2020
Mother’s Day started off early for me – 5:30 am early. Paisley woke up famished (at least that’s how she was acting) but after she ate her bottle, she fell asleep again. I was awake and figured I’d utilize the time and enjoyed some worship, a devotional and messaging some mama-friends before Aaron woke up […]
the first lake day of 2020
Saturday afternoon (5.2.20), Aaron proposed the idea of spending a few hours at the lake on Sunday (5.3.20). Typically, the lake is not my happy place. I don’t get to relax and it’s a lot of work. He promised he would do his best to help me enjoy the day, and knowing the girls would […]
strawberry patch 2020
The last time we went to a strawberry patch was back in 2018 when we went to Florida to visit our friends (right after we had Emmaline). It was a lot of fun so I was excited when I found some close by. My sister+mother-in-law came with the girls and I which made it even […]
moving in to our second house + initial home tour video
First of all, thank you to everyone who has commented on our photos congratulating us on our newest home purchase. It’s been a long road but I am currently sitting in my living room at complete rest. We scheduled closing for December 19th at 2pm. We signed the papers and walked out with our keys! […]
merry christmas 2019
Christmas snuck up on me this year. I was so ready and excited for it before we moved and then I’m suddenly rushing to get my house ready to host, putting up any decorations I think I’m enjoying AND wrap gifts. Phew. But it was a lovely 24hours and I’m looking forward to sharing pieces […]
rylie’s 3rd birthday party || spider-man themed
Rylie watched Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse in the late summer and it very quickly became her favorite. When we asked what she wanted her birthday theme to be in late August, without hesitation she replied, “SPIDER-MAN!” Knowing her answer might change, we gave it a couple more days and then asked again. We got the same […]
paisley’s birth story
I had been having off and on contractions for a couple of weeks, and there were a couple of times I thought I was in the beginning stages of labor only to be disappointed when the contractions suddenly stopped. At my 38 week appointment my doctor offered induction, and with my fluid a 7 (5 […]
paisley’s baby shower
Once we found out baby #3 was a girl, I honestly wasn’t planning on having a baby shower. I felt like I had everything we needed. Then a mama friend of mine with 4 of her own insisted on hosting at least a “diapers and wipes” party. I decided that would actually be extremely helpful. […]
our trip to illinois for papa freddie
It was sudden and completely unexpected. Aaron and I had just talked to Rick and Michelle after closing on our house and they were going to go out of town for the weekend to celebrate their anniversary. We decided to get a celebratory dinner before we picked the girls up from Amberlyn’s house. As we […]