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In Bloom | Book Review

I don’t know about you, but I am pretty sure that if there were pictures in the dictionary, you would find mine right beside the word “insecure“. So, it’s no surprise that I was thrilled to read this book as soon as I saw the title: Because, who doesn’t want the Biblical kind of confidence in this thing called life?! So, within even the first few pages of this book (I am reviewing the digital version), I knew this book...

10 Things I’d Tell My 20-year-old Self

 I’m getting close to that next threshold of ages on surveys…you know, when you can no longer be grouped with that 20-35 group?  And, I must admit, it makes me feel old!  I’ll be officially closer to 40 than 30.  That’s right…I’m almost 36…eek!  And in my “old” age, I’ve spent more time lately in retrospect…not living in regret, but thinking of what I want to make sure I teach my daughters as they much-to-quickly grow up in front of my very...

Mommy Guilt 101

First off, let me preface by saying that I am going to be totally candid with you in this post…in hopes that maybe I am not alone or just weird. (Well, we all know I am at least a little weird, but you know what I mean!)   Marriage and Motherhood are two of the best and biggest life choices I have ever made (next to my faith in Jesus Christ)!  And they are also the most challenging and most rewarding...

Top 20 Bucket List

For years (way too many to acknowledge), I have seen and heard other people make bucket lists — things they want to do in their lifetime. Though the thought of it was intriguing, I have found it hard to write down my own bucket list, as it makes those thoughts and dreams known to someone outside of my own imagination…which means, I may be held accountable to them. And for me, a perfectionist — a people-pleaser — and an extreme...

Throwback Thursday | Anniversary Edition

Tomorrow we will be celebrating 11 years of marriage!  I am so thankful God gave me such a wonderful husband and best friend!!  I am looking forward to many more anniversaries to come. So, in honor of our anniversary, a few “throwbacks” from our wedding day…an unseasonably cool Saturday, August 14th…11 years ago.  I love you, Baby!  Looking forward to celebrating with you over and over again for the rest of our lives!!...

Throwback Thursday | Trip of “FIRSTS”

I was looking back through old pictures the other day, and ran across these images from 2005…WOW!  What memories flood my mind at the sight of these.  So, I thought I’d share them with you, too… This was a trip of many “firsts” for me…some planned…some not-so-much…some good…some, well… This was my first trip on a plane…ever…anywhere.  And it started with me getting to the airport {hours from home} with no picture ID to show to board the flight {thanks to...

Throwback Thursday | Our Dating Years

Look at us!  Almost 13 years ago!!  Wow!  Where does the time go?!  But I will say, I am so blessed beyond measure with the husband, confidant, and best friend God chose to send into my life so many years ago.  And I love this man more and more each and every day!!   These were taken when we had been dating about 8 months (November 2002). Photos courtesy of my sweet and very talented college friend, Dru, at the...

Time…

Lately, it seems our family has been lacking…time. Time to get everything finished when needed.  Time to visit with friends and family.  Time to rest.  Time to buy groceries.  Time to cook those groceries.  Time to keep up with business, bills, and appointments.  Time to workout.  Time to read.  Time to talk.  Time to slow down and enjoy the blessing God has so richly blessed our family with. {YES} I know we all have the same 24 hours in a...

Thankful Thursday

There are some things we always think of to list on our “thankful” lists…Jesus Christ, and the salvation He gave to each of us who believes…family and friends who stick by us through thick and thin…shelter and food God provides for us each day…clothes to keep us warm (or cool) depending on the season…a church faithfully preaching the Word of God, seeking to glorify God in all things… But there are so many things that are much too often overlooked,...