Grab a cup of coffee or a snack, and let's catch up! Here's a peek at what's been going on in my life lately. Work Life Right now I'm very grateful to be working from home. I'm doing my favorite job, working as an administrative assistant, and currently I'm doing it for one of my… Continue reading Life Lately {March 2024}
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How To Throw A Birthday Party For A Hiker: Dad’s 65th Birthday Party
My dad loves to hike, particularly on the Appalachian Trail. When my sister and I started planning his 65th birthday party we knew it had to include his love for this hobby. I did some browsing on Pinterest and came up with my own twist on the ideas I found there. We settled on a… Continue reading How To Throw A Birthday Party For A Hiker: Dad’s 65th Birthday Party
Your Guide To A Girl’s Weekend in Greenville, South Carolina {Birthday Trip Recap}
It is time to celebrate another birthday! My mom, sister, and I like to plan weekend trips to celebrate milestone birthdays. The two who aren't having the birthday make the arrangements and host the trip, and the birthday girl gets to enjoy the weekend. To celebrate my mom's 65th birthday, my sister and I planned… Continue reading Your Guide To A Girl’s Weekend in Greenville, South Carolina {Birthday Trip Recap}
5 Things on Friday {3.24.23}
1 - Thank You I'm so grateful for your kind comments and messages about my Papa's passing. Thank you for the sweet things you said about him - Papa was a special man! 2 - Spring Break We're wrapping up our week of spring break! Paul had a busy week of work and lacrosse games,… Continue reading 5 Things on Friday {3.24.23}
A Good Man: Honoring My Papa
"A good man leaves an inheritance to his grandchildren." Proverbs 13:22 On Wednesday I traveled to Central Kentucky to attend the funeral of my grandfather who we all called Papa. Driving back home late Wednesday night, I took the chance to catch up on my Proverbs reading from the last few days. As I listened… Continue reading A Good Man: Honoring My Papa
How To Have A Peaceful Christmas
Christmas can be a wonderful time – and it can also be a miserable time. No family is perfect or free from difficulty, whether it’s a strained relationship, a family member who always causes issues, a recent loss, financial strain or separation from loved ones who aren’t able to be with you for Christmas. It’s impossible… Continue reading How To Have A Peaceful Christmas
Thanksgiving Menu and Turkey for a Small Crowd {2022}
Thanksgiving is such a delicious holiday, isn't it? Things are (excitedly) up in the air with all of our holiday plans this year, due to our adoption that is in process. At the time I'm writing this post, we plan to spend the day with extended family. Here's what I'm planning to bring: Crock Pot… Continue reading Thanksgiving Menu and Turkey for a Small Crowd {2022}
Love: The Most Important Holiday Ingredient
I have good news! You don’t have to be the grandmother who has the biggest house. You don’t have to be the Mom who orders coordinating Pottery Barn PJ’s for her kids. You don’t have to be the daughter who buys the most expensive gifts for her parents. You don’t have to be the mother in… Continue reading Love: The Most Important Holiday Ingredient
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}
Do This Before Your Next Family Gathering | A Lesson From An In-Law
Nobody has a perfect family - all families are made up of sinners. But it is possible to leave a family gathering feeling refreshed and encouraged instead of feeling frustrated and beaten down. It is important to realize that happy, harmonious, encouraging family gatherings don’t just happen. They need prayer and preparation. The book of… Continue reading Do This Before Your Next Family Gathering | A Lesson From An In-Law
Come Home For Comfort 