This recipe is the easiest ever… not healthy and nothing too special but it tastes AMAZING. My mama made it for me growing up and I make it for my crew now…it is usually completely gone within a day because it’s so delicious! I posted it on instagram the other day and a few people […]

This past weekend we had three little friends over, their mamas and both my mom & Chris’ mom (Meme & Monga) for Ainsleigh’s Fairybird party. It was a small group for a private book reading and little celebration…. words really can’t describe how special this day was for our family.  It started out and each […]

Let her go by Passenger on Grooveshark   I read this post this week and I havent been able to get it out of my mind. This story of loss and his raw emotion… wondering if anyone is going to come back and reach for him.  I honestly have thought a lot about community. I know […]

We had the craziest ever snow/ice storm hit here on Friday… Texas people are not used to this!! On Friday we were without power the entire day but it was back on Friday evening and then stayed on the rest of the time. Schools here have been closed Friday- today and I haven’t left the […]

bag c/o: the pleated poppy Clothes c/o: Miss Magnolia

The Saturday after Thanksgiving we went over to Chris’ parents house and did a second Thanksgiving with them! After our wonderful meal we stepped outside and took a few family photos…It has been WAY too long since I have gotten a picture with all 5 of us in it together!!! I  love these people so […]

She clenches onto me. She is so sick and she looks at me with tired eyes, she needs me. She sleeps by my side, I can feel her breathe and I flinch at her every move. I am tense and awake, so I watch her sleep, her small chest rising and falling… the small sweet […]

I have mentioned that I have been anxious lately. Really ever since Chris left for his long trip this summer my anxiety has been a bit wacky. A lot of “what ifs”, a lot of worry and about a week ago I started making it a point to read “Calm My Anxious Heart” before bed. […]

Casey Shirt c/o: Wonderfully Made Casey pants c/o: Tractr Jeans Hat: Nordstroms For those of you who have followed along with American Blogger, Chris posted  this update today –   “I am both sad and excited (sad it took so long to finish previous productions and excited to finally edit non-stop) to say – I’m […]

I am so thankful, words won’t and can’t do it justice. Today was perfect. I hope everyone had a lovely day with those that they love, xoxo  

How can I even put into words how thankful I am? I am living out what I dreamed of for so long. Being married to Chris and being a mama to these loves is the greatest gift on earth… I am so forever grateful.  Tomorrow we will be at my parent’s house… a day filled […]

post by: Mary Beth Johnson is a photographer, blogger, and journalist with a passion for finding beauty in unexpected places and celebrating the everyday. Originally from the east coast, she now lives in Oklahoma with her husband and three children (dubbed “schooners”). From an office full of fingerprints and walls scattered with imperfect artwork, she’s […]