My birthday was a few days ago. (July 16th to be exact.) And this time last year I was winding down from throwing myself a birthday party (read: birthday weekend). I always have really high expectations – not just for celebrations, but for everything. Sometimes this is a good problem to have. Other times it’s […]
We survived. We took our four + two year olds camping and we survived. Camping with kids is a lot like riding a bike. It can be daunting if you haven’t done it in a while, but once you get out and doing the dang thing, you’ll realize it really isn’t all that bad. Today […]
Well. Another update. To be fair, I didn’t even think there would be a “part III” in this little story. If you’re a military family, you’re probably not surprised. If you’re a civilian family, you’re probably thinking, “this is getting a little out of hand!” (And I’m currently thinking the SAME THING.) Spark notes to […]
After about a week of sorting through + creating outfits, I finally finished up my summer capsule wardrobe. Here’s what made the cut: (links for what I could find at the bottom) Links: Linen Blend Overalls (similar) Black Denim Shorts (similar) Denim Bermuda Shorts White Cotton Set Flowy Black Top Striped T-shirt Linen Blend Striped […]
Easter is right around the corner and it’s one of our favorite holidays! Besides the obvious, Jesus rising from the grave, I love a reason to give H + M little gifts, eat a big meal, and spend uninterrupted time together as a family. I thought I’d share some of the things that make our […]
I asked, you answered… “As someone dealing with depression and anxiety, how can/could people around you best help?” “I would have loved if people treated me the same not walked on eggs shells when they found out or when I shared that I was struggling.” “If you don’t know what to do or say, it’s […]
We spent 4 nights + 5 days in Asheville, NC. It was our first official “family vacation” since having kids. I scoured the internet and asked friends (and strangers) for recommendations before heading there. So here’s what worked for us on our Asheville with kids trip! We had a great experience at all of these […]
I think I use the word ‘purge’ more than any other word. It’s one of my favorite things to do in my home, and I love helping other people declutter + purge, when asked.* *I’ve learned from experience it’s a terrible idea to “help” someone purge when they haven’t asked. We do a big purge […]
An update on the update: (If you didn’t read our last family update, that would be a great place to start!) Picking up where I left off – Lucas’s medical board process isn’t completely finished, but when he went for his official appointments + meeting with an Air Force doctor, they basically told him that […]
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