As you might know, we’re in the middle of a huge life transition right now. A quiet day at the creek was just what I needed in this season. There’s something about munching popcorn while watching minnows eat algae and listening to a creek run that just makes a heart quiet down for a little […]

Kenton and I have been praying to root ourselves in one spot for a long, long time. Years of renting homes and moving around a lot has led us to value and desire the idea of staying in one place for a long, long time. We think it’s wise and we think it’s good. When […]

The other day I heard the doorbell ring. It was about 2 pm and I wasn’t expecting anyone, so as always, I proceeded with caution. Aside – why does the doorbell always freak me out?! I think it’s just never expected so I’m always on high alert when I hear it. Okay anyway, aside over. […]

Guys eat a lot. They just do. When Kenton and I got married I was blown away with how much food he ate compared to how much food I ate. I couldn’t keep him full! Making meals for both of us was really challenging. Not only was I relearning the quantity of food that would […]

There are some patterns in marriage that are good, and there are some patterns in marriage that are bad. One bad pattern we used to have was slurpees… like all the time, haha. Okay that’s kind of a joke because being slightly addicted to slurpees probably won’t end your marriage. Butttt, being slightly addicted to […]

Making big decisions is really difficult. Often I find myself paralyzed in the face of major life choices. Or sometimes even little life choices, like chocolate or vanilla, haha. Though I will say, if it’s ice-cream, 90% of the time it’ll be vanilla with cookie-dough and caramel on top. Making big decisions, especially in the […]

Mini Cinnamon Rolls! This one of those recipes to stick in your back pocket. My mom started making these for us when I was in college, so I have to give her full recipe credit. However, I do like to add my own little secret ingredient to the frosting, which I’ll share with you if […]