1 - Thank You Thank you so much for your kind response to my recent personal life updates. Your comments on my post about My New Role As A Stay At Home Mom were so kind and encouraging. If you are a SAHM, definitely read through the comments on that post. There's a wealth of… Continue reading 5 Things on Friday {3.24.23}
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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
Adoption Update {May 2022}
If you're new to our adoption journey, start here. The basics are that we're adopting through our state’s Department of Social Services (DSS), which means we will adopt a child who is currently in the foster care system. We have applied to adopt a child or group of siblings between 7-16 years old. Back in… Continue reading Adoption Update {May 2022}
Month in Review {April 2022}
Before we jump into the highlights from April, I am excited to share that I was invited on the podcast More Than A Season, which highlights significant others who support a coach, athlete, or someone within the sports industry. Brittany and Ashley invited me to share my perspective as the wife of a referee. It… Continue reading Month in Review {April 2022}
Month in Review {March 2022}
The Highlights Spring is a busy #RefereeWifeLife season. For Paul it means lots of travel and busy weeks with refereeing college lacrosse. For me it means extra laundry, balancing different schedules, and an occasional road trip! I came along for a game in Wise, Virginia and enjoyed the mountain views coming and going. I always… Continue reading Month in Review {March 2022}
Come Home For Comfort 