Nothing scares me quite like the thought of little girls growing up without self-confidence. Insecurity and false outlooks on who you are can lead down a dangerous slippery slope full of pain, pot holes and muddy waters. It kills me to think my Reagan could some day stumble down this kind of path. I probably tell her way to often that she is a masterpiece (Ephesians 2:10) because often she will respond with "I know" or even "thank you." Sometimes she responds with "No, you are a masterpiece, Continue Reading
Saying Goodbye to Our Home
Matt has lived here going on twelve years and I've been here just short of nine years. Saying goodbye is hard. So many amazing memories. But for me saying goodbye to the house isn't the hardest part. It is the backyard. My favorite tree of all time lives in our yard. It is gorgeous and huge. I love to lay on the trampoline with the kids and stare up at it. Watching it fill out in the spring with the early morning sun shinning through its branches is one of my favorite things. I will be sad to Continue Reading
Spring is here!
Spring is here! Yesterday was the first day of spring, and we welcomed it excitedly! We have a yucky virus circling our house right now, so we could not be more excited for some warmer weather and healthier days ahead! In anticipation for spring, I came up with an easy paint project to do with my kids. I want to quickly share with you how you can make this cute spring decor and have fun with your kiddos at the same time. Find or cut some wood blocks. My blocks are about 2" x 2" with a Continue Reading
Out of the Box Art Studio {+ a chance to win Summer Art Camp}
I love using my kids' art to decorate our home. I think it is such a special way to celebrate and applaud their creativity while capturing and appreciating this special season of them being little. I know I have shown you my art wall in a lot of posts. There are only two pieces on my art on that I did. I'm sure you can't tell which two they are ;). Most of the art on this wall my boys created at my favorite local art studio, Out of the Box Art Studio. Have you heard of Continue Reading
Preparing a House to Sell {with kids}
I feel like I have been going and going. The house preparations to have a for sale sign out front on Friday have kept us crazy busy with lists of to do lists. I literally have four different lists going. The good news is we are making progress. At times it has felt like I don't know where to start, since there is so much to be done. So, in the middle of working on one project I get side tracked onto another project. It all has to get done, so it doesn't ultimately matter that parts here Continue Reading