Our family has some important news to share with you . . . Yep, that’s right! Baby #3 is on the way! I cannot tell you how excited the boys are to have a new brother or sister! Eight years ago today, in this very spot, Naaman got down on one knee and promised to love me forever. And now, eight years … ... [Read more...]

So I may have inadvertently made a huge lifestyle change last week. I went paleo. I know. I’m shocked too. You see, I am addicted to processed foods. Absolutely, 100% addicted. Sugar and carbs? Come to mama. I could not get enough. The thing about writing about this is I’m afraid I’ll jinx it. I’ve … ... [Read more...]

We all lined up waiting to walk out on stage. Fourteen of us. All beautiful in our own ways, inside and out. Then we started walking. I held my breath. I wasn’t really nervous. Just excited to finally share my story. One of my favorites I have ever written on this blog. The Random Placement of … ... [Read more...]

When I first became pregnant with Brigham, one of the foremost thoughts I had was, “How will I survive off of my medications?” At the time I was taking medication for bipolar disorder, which had been declared unsafe for pregnancy. So I immediately stopped my medications when I saw the positive … ... [Read more...]

Today I’m excited to be over at The Happiest Mom sharing a more in-depth look at Landon’s birth. I’ve written his birth story but this goes into much more detail of how that most important day played out. It certainly wasn’t the birth I pictured but I am thankful every day that Landon is here with … ... [Read more...]

We’re back from our four-day getaway to Breckenridge, Colorado. The simplest way to describe it is wonderful, awesome, romantic and of course, snowy! It snowed so much while we were there. Our first day of skiing was sunny and 55. But the next day it started to snow those fat pretty flakes. And it … ... [Read more...]

When I was growing up we never talked about money. It just wasn’t a topic of discussion. Even now it is thought to be a taboo subject. Have you ever talked about money with your friends? Nope, you just don’t go there. For most people it’s a private thing. And I get it. Nobody wants to admit they’re … ... [Read more...]

The last time Naaman and I took a real vacation alone was in 2007. I swore before we had kids that I would never let us go that long without an adults-only vacation. But the the kids came (in rapid succession). Jobs were gained and lost. The kids were super young and needed us all the time. The … ... [Read more...]

I’d like to welcome Erin to my blog today for a New Year Blog Swap! That’s right – we’re swapping blogs today so you can find me over at her place! I’m talking about one important goal I have this year. I hope you enjoy Erin’s post below. I was so excited to see that Steph from … ... [Read more...]

We missed apple picking season last year. So this year I made a vow that we would go early in the season before the trees were picked over. Lucky for us the super hot summer had the apples ripening already. When I saw that Alldredge Orchards was opening up two weeks early we hopped at the chance to … ... [Read more...]