Little notes stuck to my desk, empty carseats, their empty little rooms….the house is so quiet.  Little visual reminders everywhere of their sweet little selves.  I mean it’s just school, I realize that- but I miss them desperately.   I worry about them ….are you navigating things without me there? Letting go has always been the biggest struggle […]

Thankful.   It’s the word that comes to mind instantly when I think about oils, what they have done for my family, what they have done for me & what they have done for so many people that I love.  Families where lives have changed.  Testimonies. Beautiful stories.   I have always been drawn to community…how each […]

My boys went last Monday to Lake Texoma for a day on the lake + fishing and they had an absolutely blast.  Aiden has adored fishing ( and really all things animals) since he was tiny….Chris has always made it a point to connect with Aiden in the areas that he adores.  I remember at Aiden’s […]

My sweet precious Appie, happy birthday baby! Apple has stolen so many people’s hearts…she has this way about her, her kindness….her sweet spirit.  She is shy, nurturing and kind and she has this strong desire to take care of others.  I wish I could put in words how special this little girl is. The way that […]

The way she perfectly fits there, be still my heart… School starts in a week and I already feel homesick for them.  As I tucked them into bed tonight I told them that….how I felt homesick thinking about them being away during the days.  Last week Chris brought a microphone out in the living room […]

Okay, I posted on instagram about our journey recently with “cleaner eating” and had NO idea what a huge response I would get, it was SO encouraging to have so many beautiful accounts to follow and look through! I have been hesitant to share what all we have been doing because it feels intimidating, I […]

What a gift. All those sweet little moments.  With this sweet last babe I have tried to hold onto every last one.  It was her day, her party day.  She smashed cake, she laughed at her brother and sisters.  We swam and ate and played.  Her heart is so full. and so is mine.  We […]

Be Still My Heart. Tomorrow she is One.  Get ready for an overload of photos and a flood of thoughts and emotions. A baby that was so longed for, so ached for….. and every moment of these twelve months cherished to the very last drop. I love you so much Addie Grace, you filled that […]

I stood at the parade with Adelaide pressed close…. every time a honk or siren or band would pass I would bounce and shush and sing to keep her asleep. Trying to let my voice overpower the craziness happening around us.  I stood in the back watching the big kids and worked hard to keep […]

June was one trip after the next…Lost Pines then Utah then Florida and it was an absolute blast. Florida was literally my dream vacation! Being with my sweet people in a house on the beach in Watercolor Florida was everything I hoped it would be….. a place I hope we go back to many many times! Summer is […]

It’s so amazing to walk a path and look backwards and see how clearly the Lord has led you step by step there. In the moment it might seem uncertain or confusing but as you look back you can see the path so clearly laid out.  It just takes a yes.  When the Lord prompts…. […]