Fast Fridays: Overcomers

Have you ever had reality smack you in the face and wake you up to what you’re missing in the details of the moment? That happened to me on Saturday morning. The boys and I were at the annual St Vincent Women’s NICU Reunion Picnic. It’s always a highlight of the summer seeing faces that …

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Easy Texas Caviar Dip

We just returned from a wonderful trip to Texas a few weeks ago, and we’re still missing the food, so here’s a little Cowboy Hat Tip to Texas with this Easy Texas Caviar Recipe! Don’t you LOVE a good pitch-in? We had a School Picnic on Friday night, and there wasn’t enough room on my …

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Fast Fridays: Beginnings

HELLO!!!! I took a nice break from blogging over the summer and enjoyed time with the Dudes while they were home. We had such a GREAT summer. The best one on record! It wasn’t just an “everything appears awesome” on Facebook summer, it was a genuinely wonderful time for our family. I have a lot …

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Because a A Life is a Life No Matter How Small…

Today marks what would have been #5’s first birthday. A day that could have been filled with messy cake hands, squeals of delight, playing with boxes, and a crowded room singing “Happy Birthday”. But it was not to be. Brad and I talked a little about it today for the first time in a while. …

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The Dog Days of Summer

We’re fully enjoying the Dog Days of Summer the last few weeks. What’s the BEST way to enjoy the benefits of a dog without the full-time responsibility? Have awesome dog-neighbors and family! Currently we’re all falling hard for this Mini-Golden Doodle puppy, Jada. We’re watching her just for today while our neighbors are out. She’s …

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Why You Should Runaway With Your Husband

Hello, Lovlies. How’s your summer shaping up?  Are you getting some time in to soak it up and kick back a little? I sure hope so! I absolutely LOVE summer. It’s my favorite season by far. I love the warmth, having the boys home, all the fun get-togethers, being outdoors, and pretty much everything single dag-gone-thing …

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Well Hello, Gorgeous New Premium Starter Kit

When I first signed up with Young Living essential oils, I didn’t know they would impact our family’s lives so significantly. I remember opening my box of oils with some excitement and anticipation, but mostly just confusion on where to start and what in the world to do with them. I remember passing them around …

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Summer Beginnings

  We are just a little over a week into summer and it already feels so full. We finished up soccer on Saturday and baseball last night with a disappointing loss in the tournament. The boys have been attending a Bible school this week in the mornings.  My dad is making a fantastic recovery from …

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