Motherhood, Marriage & Faith

Why We Didn’t Tell Our Kids How We Voted

"Integrity: Choosing courage over comfort; choosing what is right over what is fun, fast, or easy; and choosing to practice our values rather than simply professing them." -Brene Brown It's been a little while since I shared something from my heart, but God always has…

Less Judging, More Loving

“If you have time to judge people, you have no time to love them.” -Mother Teresa You’ve probably heard this phrase “Don’t judge people, you never know what kind of battle they are fighting.” Or “Thou shall not judge lest ye be judged.” Or how…

Finding Joy in Chaos

"So be truly glad. There is wonderful JOY ahead, even though you must endure many trials for a little while." -1 Peter 1:6 Denial. Disappointment. Frustration. Anger. Sadness. Concern. These are just some of the emotions I have been feeling over the last few days…

The Year that Broke Me

"Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers a multitude of sins." -1 Peter 4:8 In pictures you would never know that this past year, was by far, the year that broke me. It was a tough year mentally, emotionally and at times physically…

Memoirs of a Dancer

"Let them praise his name with dancing" -Psalm 149:3 Photography by: Amanda Jameson Matching dresses gifted by: EleStory Location of photo shoot: TuTu School   (Tutu school is an adorable dance studio offering quality dance lessons to young students. It is in NO WAY associated with…

Simple Summer Activity Ideas for Kids

"Friends, Sun, Sand and Sea. That sounds like a Summer to Me." Today is officially our first day of summer, YAHOO!!!! But because we don't have any major plans this summer I wanted to make sure my kids weren't going to start each day off…

Learning to Let Go

"Let Go and Let God" As I sit with my daughter in the hospital room while she lay lifeless and asleep, my mind began to wander. The days leading up to that moment I had felt completely helpless. Everything that I tried to do wasn't…