I'm excited to give you a peek into my family's life throughout February! Keep in mind that I'm not able to share pictures or details about our kiddos, so I'll share as much as I'm able. I wish you could see pictures of them, but I'll do my best to paint the pictures with my… Continue reading Month in Review {February 2023}
Category: Enjoying The Journey
5 Things on Friday {2.17.23}
Happy Friday! We got to celebrate one of my favorite holidays this week, and it was really fun to share it with our kiddos. All of us had fun posing in front of this festive photo area at the mall on Sunday afternoon - and it's so nice to have willing photographers in the family.… Continue reading 5 Things on Friday {2.17.23}
I’m Back + Month in Review {January 2023}
Hello friends! I took the month of January off from blogging as we transitioned to a family of five. If you're not sure what I'm talking about, you can read all about our adoption journey here. As I've mentioned before, I can't share photos or many details about our kiddos online. I'll do my best… Continue reading I’m Back + Month in Review {January 2023}
High Five for 2022!
What a year! As I always do, let's walk through the year and recap the main highlights from each month. You'll get to see how our adoption journey progressed through the year along with all the other blessings that God provided for us to enjoy. January: our nine inch snowfall! February: A fun weekend visit… Continue reading High Five for 2022!
Christmas Recap 2022
Christmas 2022 was our first as a family of five! God answered our prayer with YES and enabled our kiddos to move into our home a few days before Christmas. Unfortunately I can't share photos of our children, but I'll do my best to give you a peek into the weekend. 3 new Christmas mugs… Continue reading Christmas Recap 2022
10 Years In Our Home
10 years ago this month, we moved into our very first home. We lived in apartments during our single and newlywed years and the thought of having our own place was thrilling! The house had been completely flipped and was mostly new inside - flooring, paint, doors, and appliances. Here's what it looked like when… Continue reading 10 Years In Our Home
Month in Review {October 2022}
Whew! What a month! October is almost over and it's time to wrap it up with all the highlights. I was so glad to squeeze in a 24 hour visit with my family in Tennessee this month. Paul officiated a lacrosse tournament in Myrtle Beach so my sister invited me to spend some time at… Continue reading Month in Review {October 2022}
Month in Review: September 2022
It's hard to believe that it's the last day of September. I have a lot to say in this post, but I don't want you to miss the invitation I have for you at the end. Here we go! The Highlights I kicked off the month with a visit to a new hair stylist who… Continue reading Month in Review: September 2022
Meal Planning for 8 People on Family Vacation {2022}
The eight members of my side of the family spent 3 full days in Pigeon Forge over Labor Day weekend (see the trip recap here). We stay together in a large condo with a full kitchen, and we prefer to eat most of our meals right there. This year we set up a shared Google… Continue reading Meal Planning for 8 People on Family Vacation {2022}
Pigeon Forge Family Vacation Recap {9.2022}
Last weekend was the 3rd Ham Fam Pigeon Forge Vacation! We all met up for three nights in Pigeon Forge and had a great time together. The "Ham Fam" is my side of the family including my parents, my sister and her family. We (the girls plus my dad) shopped while the rest of the… Continue reading Pigeon Forge Family Vacation Recap {9.2022}