Always There
Again, I received encouraging words today. Being a stay-at-home mom has it's challenges. It's not all bonbons and baths (although that would be awesome!!). Toddlers require a lot of attention... at...
View ArticleThe Midweek Keep | Sit & Sip
Like I shared yesterday, I am a full-time momma and my life often orbits my needy two-year-old. That being said, my daily dreams are small and often revolve around two things... the chance to sit and...
View ArticleHereabouts | My Chair
My preferred place to sit in our living room is our trusty old Ikea chair that we've had for eight years now. I unearthed it from storage in the basement not too long ago and I'm so happy we held on...
View ArticleI Spy Friday
I spy with my little eye...coffee, coffee, and more coffee.These crisp, autumn days have me constantly reaching for a warm mug to wrap my hands around and a cozy blanket to snuggle under. This...
View ArticleLucia Grayce is Two!
A couple weekends ago we celebrated Lucia's second birthday! The last two years have truly flown by and I am so fortunate to be her mother. Here's a glimpse of her party through a few pics I snapped...
View ArticleEucharisteo | Happy Thanksgiving
In everything give thanks for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:18I am thankful in the every day moments of life. I am thankful this morning for being able to sleep in....
View ArticleMonday Mantra
I want need to be still. My mind, my breath, my body, my heart... all of it still. I want need to be free from distractions... emails, food, text messages, toddlers, Instagram, cleaning... all of it...
View ArticleOne-on-One | Kam's Ninjabread Men
Kam and I had a blast the other day making ninja bread men with this kit (which I bought when it was only $6!!) while LuLu napped. It was a nice chance to spend some quality time together. I try to...
View ArticleThe Midweek Keep | My Weaknesses
I don't have an excess of things. I keep it pretty simple. I usually rewear the same clothes, (what I lovingly refer to as "my uniform") and switch between a couple pairs of shoes. When I am in the...
View ArticleRight about now...
In My Time of Need by Ryan Adams on GroovesharkYes!Words to live by. Obsessed with top knots lately. Snowflakes add a touch of whimsy, too. ;)Oh Holy Night... Led by the light of Faith serenely...
View ArticleI Spy Friday
I spy with my little eye...something green and brown. (clockwise) 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6I'm feeling rustic this holiday season. You , too? There's a ton of inspiration here.Some more things I spied...
View ArticleMonday Mantra
This week I'm resolving to hand my worries over to a Higher power and instead concentrate on grace and gratitude.Won't you join me?IMAGE | Thomas Typografix on Society6
View ArticleThe Glow | Molly Guy & Sunny
GUY FIRMLY BELIEVES THAT FELLOW MOTHERS SHOULD “DROWN OUT THE NOISE” AND TRUST THEIR INSTINCTS.Prepare yourself to be totally mesmerized by Molly Guy and her sweet daughter Sunny. You'll want to cheer...
View ArticleThe Midweek Keep | READ
Books and 'zines that would be nice to gift to others or yourself. All available through my KEEP.
View ArticleMonday Mantra
Perfect words to repeat during this festive and sometimes frenzied holiday season. IMAGES | {via} La La Lovely | Design Sponge
View ArticleHereabouts | Snow Day
we woke up to snowthey need to get out thereluckily, the snowballs she threw went behind hernot so lucky with the ones he threwstill tryingdad's been hitdada gave them wild rideswheee!i love this...
View ArticleIt's A Wrap
My Christmas shopping is done and now I'm deep in the trenches of wrapping. I thought I'd share some gift wrapping inspiration that has caught my eye.I'm feeling rustic this year. I'll definitely be...
View ArticleGood Tidings
I'm logging off so I can be fully present during this joyous time of year.I hope your holidays are happy and your new year is bright!Good tidings to you! Ta ta for now.IMAGES | Our Christmas card
View ArticleTa Ta to 2013
Find The Light by David Ramirez on Grooveshark2013 was a trying year for me. I struggled a lot. My patience was tested daily. Yet I remained stubborn and didn't take some time to myself to reboot....
View ArticleHereabouts | 2013
A short montage to highlight 2013. As 2013 drew to a close, so did my 52 project. It was so fun to challenge myself to capture a portrait of my children each and every week throughout the year. I...
View ArticleA New Year | A New You
Yaaaaaaaaay for the new year! I'm a sucker for new starts and change. I'm looking forward to declaring an intention this year instead of making resolutions. Also, I'm loving the idea of claiming a...
View ArticleTwenty Fourteen & Fearless
Fear has kept me frozen for far too long. I've come to the realization that it's all in my head and I can break free of these chains if I lean on my faith and live in the moment. Slow, but sure, I've...
View ArticleRight About Now...
I'm dragging.Like really dragging. Dreaming of things to come.Yet feeling jumbled right now.Trying to bake it out. Lucia and I made vegan chocolate chip cookies today. Then we added M&M's and...
View ArticleMonday Mantra
Waitin' on the Day by John Mayer on GroovesharkHot coffee has complemented this cold morning well as we are snowed in with a foot of snow outside. This quote sums it up perfectly. The chill and...
View ArticleFocus On the Good Things
That good news that was coming yesterday? It came true! My hubbee was offered a new job and now we are bound to return to our roots. We have been dreaming of moving back since forever. Our prayers...
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