We love making slime together. The recipe is really easy, it’s fun to make, and you get to play with it when you’re done…
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Goals are a hot topic right now. Part of this is because it's the beginning of a new year, and it's customary to start the year by making resolutions and setting goals. Another reason goals are getting a lot of attention is because of 2020 and how so many of us were affected by it. Last year changed how many of us are thinking about goals in 2021, and now we're all very aware of how outside circumstances affect our ability to achieve them. For many people, goals feel unattainable, frustrating, and not worth the effort and disappointment that is sure to accompany them. This does not have to be the case…
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I always look forward to our annual Christmas photoshoot. I enjoy capturing photos from our days and take a lot of them. :) But it’s actually pretty uncommon for all of us to be in a photo together at the same time. I love that each season of life is documented in some way. Each year, our photo has a story to tell along with it. 2020 hit us hard like so many others, but our joy, closeness, and love for one another is fuller, stronger, and greater than it ever has been. I love seeing this captured in these photos…
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A few years ago we began making a scrapbook of all the photos and videos from Christmas and putting them into collections here on the blog. It has been a really special practice that has turned into a tradition for us. Of course, the work is done mostly for us, but I hope that this glimpse into our family is encouraging to you in some way…
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In spite of 2020 and all that has happened this year, there is so much to be thankful for. Yet, when our minds slow down during quiet moments the future can feel uncertain and scary. I hoped there would be moments of quiet and reflection over the Thanksgiving week. But in addition to finding ways to quiet our minds I wanted to provide opportunities for us to consider and enjoy all of the things we have to be thankful for…
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Most people enjoy Halloween because it provides an opportunity for everyone to dress up and act silly together. If that is true, then my boys must think that every day is Halloween…
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Calvin’s extended family has a cabin in North Carolina. Last year for my birthday, we spent a few days unplugging, exploring, and taking everything a little bit slower…
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I’m constantly learning that seasons don’t last forever. Now that Calvin and I have been working from home together we needed to rework our daily rhythm again. I’m thrilled about this new life we’ve set up and really hope this season lasts a long time. It’s taken some work, but Calvin and I have learned how to work together even better this summer...
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We celebrate another wonderful year with Abner in our lives. Even though it's only been two years, it's hard to imagine life without him. This boy makes us laugh and is so full of love. We had the best time celebrating him this weekend.
You never know what things your children are going to attach themselves to. Abner has grown a love for construction vehicles, Thomas / trains in general, and good food. We themed his birthday around trains and spent the day playing on his new train set, painting, driving around on his new digger, and eating lots of food…
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For the last few years, Calvin’s work had taken him to Southern California. In 2019, we were able to take a day to visit Disneyland with both of our boys. We’ve been feeling a little nostalgic and ready to visit again. In the meantime, we’ve gone through some of our photos and videos and put them together to remember the magic. I hope you enjoy some of the magic with us…
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We love getting outside as a family. It never fails - surrounded by all the green, the fresh air, just stepping away - it does wonders. This is especially true with us spending a lot of time around the house these past few… months. Lately, our outdoor time has mostly been walking around the block and playtime in the back yard. Last week we set aside a full day to get out of the house and go on a little hike together…
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This whole weekend was a complete joy. It was a lot of work setting up, but the smells, the sounds, and the memories of being together are priceless…
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Easter 2020 was unique and special. We spent our time at home together like so many others this year…
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Hope is so much more than wishing something will happen. Hope is what you fix your eyes on for motivation and purpose as you navigate the ups and downs of life. Hope is rarely right in front of you to touch and feel. It’s on the horizon guiding you...
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The feelings we’re feeling must move us to do something - to do things that are right and good when there is so much that’s wrong…
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In the middle of all of the craziness I don’t want to be marked by panic or fear. I want to be practicing gratitude and thanksgiving for all the things we have…
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This year Emet was even more aware as his birthday got closer and asked for a specific theme and decorations - which was super fun. We threw Emet a Planes themed party this year…
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Last Christmas super special to our family. It was our first Christmas with Abner, it was our first Christmas in this home, and it was filled with so much hope for what 2019 would hold…
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Thanksgiving is another opportunity for reflection and looking at life through a specific lens. A lens that helps us see both the enjoyable and the difficult, the sweet and the sour, for what they are. Understanding Thanksgiving correctly helps us see how the things we've experienced shape and grow us into the person we are…
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Getting to celebrate Abner’s birthday is something we’ve been super excited about. We are so grateful for his precious little life…
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