Recently I’ve been reflecting on our different seasons and chapters, our various moves and the similar challenges in each new place. It was then that I realized: I’ve spent the majority of my adulthood living in four different valleys. I lived in the same small town for 21 years (Marysville, Washington). And then my family … Continue reading Valley After Valley
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Our house is fairly immersed in the Winter Olympics. We’re so glad to be back on the west coast (meaning we don’t have to stay up as late to watch the primetime events)! After dinner each night we have a rhythm of settling in to watch the athletes compete. The mom in me cringes every … Continue reading Stories
A Few of My Favorite Things: December
With Christmas just a few sleeps away, I wanted to repost two of my favorite Christmastime blogs – they are filled with some of my favorite things! The 12 Days of Christmas Movies - Something we started last Christmas, that we are making our preparations for now! 12 days of movies with themed activities and … Continue reading A Few of My Favorite Things: December
The 12 Days of Christmas Movies
2020 was a long and difficult year, and our family experienced an especially hard winter season. Uncertainty lurked in the shadows, while weariness began to take root. God brought a book about Advent into our lives that November, and we had an incredible time navigating the adventure together. (I highly recommend Tsh Oxenreider’s book, Shadow … Continue reading The 12 Days of Christmas Movies
Kindness In Motion
It’s my joy to bring you this month’s guest blog by Kim Menne! Kim is one of my closest friends, quick to speak life and truth, faithful to encourage, and committed to showing kindness. Kim = Kindness In Motion; it’s literally in her name. I hope you’re inspired by her words to make a difference … Continue reading Kindness In Motion
A Few of My Favorite Things: November
It’s almost Christmas!!! I know, I have to rein it in a bit. Thanksgiving is first. But we like to get in to the Christmas spirit a little early in our home. At the time of writing I think we’re about 37 days away. But guess what starts in 10 days!? Advent!! Books: Shadow & … Continue reading A Few of My Favorite Things: November
Inviting Adoption Back to the Table
I love bringing you a different guest blog each month… this one is from Chelsea Winfield! I met Chelsea when we lived in Sequim, WA many years ago. She is the founder and owner of Amma’s Umma, my favorite place to shop ethically while supporting a great cause. Chelsea is an amazing mom, inspiring others … Continue reading Inviting Adoption Back to the Table
My Race to Run 