Sourdough: An Essay & A Recipe
Sometimes slow things are worth it Ten years ago we were newlyweds and my husband used one of our many Bed, Bath, and Beyond gift cards to purchase a teal...
All The Love You Can Give
The other night I put on the Sound of Music just before Bruce got off work (that would be 5:30 pm for those who like the details in a narrative)....
February Booklist
Ten books! Well guys, there is honestly a good chance that the shortest month of the year will also be the month I read the most books! This is 100%...
January Booklist
Welcome to my first reads of 2023! Instead of writing an individual post for every book I read this year (since it’s going to be at least 23 if all...
A Mama's Prayer, Faith, Motherhood, Winter
Mornings Full of Breath Prayers
I confess my mornings tend to start abruptly with the sound of children. Most mornings Bruce gathers all of them to allow me a few more minute of sleep. We’re...
Faith, Goals, Homeschool, New Year
Hello 2023: Looking forward
I said hello to 2023 without a new word. More specifically, I said hello to 2023 while sleeping in my bed. Or maybe rocking a nursing infant in the middle...
Goodbye 2022: Looking Back
Are you still in the mood for reflection posts? I know January is nearly over, but I actually feel really good about hitting publish on this one before the end...
A 3rd Birthday Pool Party
My peppy, sassy, sweet, middle child told me she wanted a pool party for her 3rd birthday and we couldn’t say no. In fact, Bruce quickly picked the place perfect...
2023 Christmas Season In Photo
In the upstairs loft of a barn, on a cold December night, my girls climbed onto his lap. His beard was real, his coat scarlet, and a pair of round...