Honor’s Dress: Gap (Similar)Raegan’s Dress: Gap (Similar) I know I have not written on my blog for a while, but if you follow me over on Instagram or Youtube then you already know about this bit of good news in my life — we welcomed Baby No. 3 in September 2022! Honestly, my pregnancy was thrilling and terrifying, and it pushed me to my limitations in almost every way ..read more

My husband Joshua and I just celebrated our fourth (!) wedding anniversary! This week, I’ve been feeling sentimental about our relationship and our marriage, remembering just how much we’ve overcome and how God truly gave us one another. To be honest, Joshua and I have so much to celebrate because there were times our marriage neary fell apart, and I personally wanted to call it quits. It’s no secret among our closest friends, family, and church community that Joshua and I really struggled and still struggle in marriage sometimes ..read more

Merry Christmas week! I know this year may look very different than in years past, but the busyness of this season still seems to envelope us all, particularly us mamas. The mental load of mothering is often at an all-time peak this season. I recently read that overwhelm this holiday season can be caused by isolation and loneliness, an unpredictable schedule, a lack of “me” time, financial stress, insecurities or comparison, wanting to make the holidays special for your family, and a lack of support or partner stress ..read more

As a woman and mother to two girls, I believe that girls everywhere should be treated equally, empowered, and safe. This belief is deeply held, both for personal and biblical reasons. As such, I champion gender equality everyday and especially today, International Day of the Girl 2020. The theme for this day is “My voice, our equal future.” This theme resonates with me so deeply, as it brings a wonderful opportunity to the world to be inspired by and take action for the changes adolescent girls want and need ..read more

So I turn 30 in about a month! I’ve always wanted to do some kind of challenge or bucket list to complete before the big 3-0, but each list or challenge just didn’t resonate with me. Taking stock of missed opportunities from my 20s or trying to finish unrealistic bucket list items just doesn’t fit with how I feel. I don’t feel like I missed out on anything. I just feel…grateful. What I feel about my 20s is overwhelming gratefulness to Jesus ..read more

Happy First Day of Fall! Ah, my favorite season. If you’re like me, I adore just about everything in this season. The fashion slays with coats, boots, sweaters, and oxblood and forest green palettes; the cool crisp air;  the crunch of brightly colored leaves newly shed from the trees; and comfort food galore with soups, roasts, and pies pulls at my heartstrings year after year. It’s a season of celebration for me, featuring my birthday, my oldest daughter’s birthday, and one of my favorite holidays — Thanksgiving ..read more

Fires. Air cloudy with soot. Covid. Our ocean and animals suffering. Hurricanes. Black and brown bodies falling disproportionately to illness and violence. The brokenness of this world can cause a mother to fall victim to fear for their little ones. Last year, I cried out in prayer to God for my baby girls and He said “Read Psalm 121 to them every night.” I couldn’t recall what Psalm 121 said off the top of my head ..read more

  Joshua, I cannot believe we’ve been married for three years already. This year feels so triumphant. We have so much to celebrate, and it stems from clinging to Jesus, the Author of our faith and the Creator of our union this day. You and I both know how we treasure this day. Three years may seem like but a moment, and by all accounts we are still newlyweds ..read more

Today’s post marks my final installment of my dairy-free desserts review this week. My hope in sharing these recipes is to help you avoid milk proteins while still enjoying tasty food. As a mom to two babies that dealt with milk protein allergies, I know that it can be a little daunting when trying to avoid dairy when breastfeeding. I am about six months into breastfeeding Honor, and I have found my transition to be much more informed than when I breastfed Raegan 8 (!) years ago ..read more

My third dairy-free dessert course puts a summery twist on a classic. Its name often evokes feelings of fanciness, flair, and even a little intimidation. This dish seems like it requires a certain unattainable culinary acumen to prepare, but take heart: it’s not hard. It takes simple ingredients, a flair for creativity, and it just requires a bit of patience. It’s a dairy-free pineapple crème brûlée. With a brown sugar-pineapple base, rich custard filling, and crunchy caramel topping, I savor every bite of this classic-turned-tropical treat ..read more