The Give Joy Project
Last weekend Sam and I went to Home Depot as a family of 5 looking for a new edition for our outdoor Christmas decor. While shopping we were told twice…
5 Lessons I’ve learned this month
I had this new idea to jot down 5 things I've learn or relearned each month with of course a bunch of photos we've taken but haven't shown ya cause…
Ruby’s Birth Story
It's already been a week since our sweet Ruby girl came into this world 11 days late. Last week at this time I felt overcooked, exhausted, so emotional and done…
My Favorite Swimwear for Every Season
Happy swimsuit season? I mean what the heck, this is coming from a pregnant woman in the middle of winter. Oh yeah I haven't officially announced it on my blog,…
Preserving Memories with JOY Album
https://youtu.be/77URC-Xvd4w Time spent with family has been the constant joy in my life. As a mother, I value time with my kids Waylon and Zeke and Sam on a whole…
5 Reasons LEGO Shakes Up Imagination!
It's been a serious love affair in our house with LEGO going on for 3 + years now. I mean when I say we're dedicated lovers of the brand I…
The Coolest Toothbrush Your Bathroom Has Ever Seen
*This is a sponsored post for Colgate Interactive Toothbrushes but as always all words and thoughts are my own! Have you ever had to wrestle a toddler in order to…
The Myth Of The Perfect Birth + Goddess Motherhood
Remember when you had to look up a word in an actually dictionary to find it's meaning? In my middle school mind it was such an arduous task, but I'm…
High Lonesome: A Spiritual Crisis
This has been a hard week for our country. The thought that we are no longer safe anywhere has entered my mind and probably yours too. I've entertained fearful thoughts…
The best things to do in North County San Diego
If you've ever watched my stories on Instagram than you probably know me as the mom who is always out and about. We are frequently on the go because my…
Links I love for the long weekend
Thank goodness it's Frrrrrriiiidayyyyyyy! I get all the good feels when I have a weekend with nothing on the calendar but beach, donuts, and loving on my babes...that and catching…
Texas, Flying Solo, and Wearing Anatomie
At the beginning this month I flew to Texas by myself...this is something I haven't done in over 5 years... flying on a plane without children I mean. Before having…
Seasons and Summer Ending
I went to bed last night feeling all sorts of emotions and they all came out today in the car while driving the coast and belting out “I am Moana”…
A Day In Davenport
We're going on week 3 away from home and to be totally honest with you I'm tired of living out of a suitcase and I'm dreaming of swaddling myself in…
What Does Love Look Like In You?
This is kind of a strange question but I asked myself this today. I very good at loving my children and simi good at loving my husband (he tends the…
Protected: Amex 2:
Who else get's a spring in their step... literally when they feel the seasons changing? I love anticipating season changes, for some reason it energizes me and gives me something…
#togetherwemother: HOW MY MARRIAGE HAS CHANGED THROUGH PARENTHOOD
I could write a novel on how my marriage has changed through parenthood. For your sake I'll keep it somewhat concise. I've only been "married with children" for five years,…
Links I Love For President’s Day Weekend
You may or may not have extra time this weekend but if you do I suggest taking a gander at some of my favorite links and products I've been loving…
#TogetherWeMother: Self Love
I love this series so much. I've been writing on the same topic with a collective group of women and it's been so life-giving. This is our first #TogetherWeMother post…
How to survive colic
My heart broke as I watched my newborn cry...his eyes turned to slits and his legs curled up in pain around his tummy. I remember how he cried for hours upon hours…
What If Mom Guilt Could Be Good
There's a universal five letter word that is known among all mothers—GUILT. It's so common that we now think it's “normal” in our role as mothers. Guilt can steal…
#Togetherwemother: Grateful Motherhood
There is an antidote to anxiety? Yes there actually is....its GRATITUDE. It's taken me a while to pursue gratitude as an actual antidote to anxiety but when exercised it can do…
Tiny Travels: A Visit to the Bay
Last week I took the boys and flew up to visit my parents in my home town. I also photographed two creative ladies in Marin county for a fun upcoming project…
#TOGETHERWEMOTHER SERIES
Two pink lines...those two pink lines was the first indicator that my life was forever changed. My heart still jumps whenever I see an image of a positive pregnancy test, even when it's not…
