Yep, you read that correctly. After 11 years of marriage, Paul and I are in the process of being approved as adoptive parents! Adoption has always been on our hearts. I was deeply impacted by several precious foster children that I encountered while serving in various ministries in my early 20's. We went into our… Continue reading {Big} Life Update: Our Adoption Journey
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Celebrating My Sister’s 30th Birthday at Lake Keowee
My mom, sister and I spent the best weekend together this month. One of the best decisions we've ever made was the decision to celebrate milestone birthdays with a destination weekend! A couple years ago we celebrated Mom's birthday in Boone, North Carolina. My sister turns 30 this month so we decided to try Lake… Continue reading Celebrating My Sister’s 30th Birthday at Lake Keowee
Celebrating My Parents’ 40th Anniversary!
My sister and I love planning parties together, and we were so happy to plan one to celebrate our parents' 40th anniversary! We knew we wanted it to be much smaller and more intimate than their 35th anniversary (although that was a great event, too!). We decided to gift them a family photo session followed… Continue reading Celebrating My Parents’ 40th Anniversary!
February 2021 in Review
We started our year on a big high at Disney World, so I was a little afraid that February would be kind of a bummer month. While you can't compare everyday life to vacation life, February has been a winner! The first Sunday of February we served together at the church where I work. Quite… Continue reading February 2021 in Review
Christmas Recap {2020}
We kicked off our Christmas celebration early in December with back to back Christmas programs! One of our favorite local theatres put on a wonderful program that made me feel like I was one of the shepherds longing for the Messiah's arrival. The next day we enjoyed, as always, the beautiful and uplifting music at… Continue reading Christmas Recap {2020}
Why Phone Etiquette Matters
I believe that good manners start at home. When we treat our family members with respect, they learn how to treat others in the same way. When our family members see us exercising good manners, they learn and are encouraged to do the same. A great place to start with good manners is the way… Continue reading Why Phone Etiquette Matters
3 Things To Pray Before 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… Continue reading 3 Things To Pray Before Christmas
November 2019 In Review
this post contains affiliate and referral links – I will receive a commission if you make a purchase through the links provided ❤ I'm taking next week off from blogging, so today it's time to wrap up November's highlights! Let's start out with a shopping PSA. I hate shopping in store at Walmart, but I have fairly… Continue reading November 2019 In Review
July 4th Recap
This year was easily my favorite July 4th to date! We drove up to my parents' house in Tennessee early that morning and got there just in time to catch their small-town parade. It was mostly tractors and churches, but that's the South! 🙂 We all had so much fun watching my nephews take it… Continue reading July 4th Recap
God Gave Us Forever: Adoption Party Planning Details!
this post contains affiliate links Last weekend my sister and brother in law officially adopted their twin boys! It was a WONDERFUL weekend as we celebrated and thanked the Lord for answered prayer! My sister and I love to plan parties together - she has excellent taste and I love all the details. We put… Continue reading God Gave Us Forever: Adoption Party Planning Details!
Come Home For Comfort 