When my husband and I were expecting our first baby, we were pretty dang excited. Sharing the news with our family and friends was thrilling. Our hearts were racing, our adrenaline pumping and a perma-smile plastered our faces. We almost spilled the beans to anyone who would listen. And our family, too, was just as […]
Welcome to Menu Planning Monday! For some, one of the worst parts about menu planning is actually deciding on what to make. I find myself stressed out once the late afternoon hits and I have no idea what we are having for dinner, so if I want to prevent that and stay on top of […]
Right after we had our baby a bunch of my sweet, loving friends brought over meals to bless our family with. And I have some seriously talented friends because they were SO good! One of my favorites was this turkey and veggie meatloaf that was so stinking good that I literally ate HALF of it […]
Being a parent is by far the hardest job I have EVER had. Before having our babies I was a high school teacher, and the level of frustration I have experienced with students doesn’t even come close to what I feel with my own crew. And believe me, I have come across some real gems. I […]
Welcome to Menu Planning Monday! For some, one of the worst parts about menu planning is actually deciding on what to make. I find myself stressed out once the late afternoon hits and I have no idea what we are having for dinner, so if I want to prevent that and stay on top of […]
Having a newborn in the house means we are a little extra groggy in the mornings, so we implemented some things that help our mornings run a little more smoothly, especially on school days. And after being asked quite often how life with three is going, I thought I would share what it is we […]
Welcome to Menu Planning Monday! Since I have a new baby in the house, I am ALL about the quick and simple dinners. I am also staying away from dairy since our little man is sensitive to it, so I am on the lookout for dairy-free recipes or ones that can easily be adapted. So […]
Our Sweet Franklin has turned two months! And the biggest change in him this month is that he is now a smiling fool! And what a DELIGHT it has been when he flashes us one of his precious little grins. Oh! And he coos! If only you could hear the sounds coming out of this […]
Welcome to Menu Planning Monday! I have been on a bit of a menu planning hiatus since becoming pregnant and having a lot of food aversions, and then our family was blessed with meals once baby was born, so I am just now starting to get back into the cooking spirit. Though if I am […]
Now that our older two are able to play the same games, we have been really enjoying playing games together, especially on the weekends when bed time can be a little more flexible. Below are our favorites! The game we play the most often is matching, and we are amazed at how well our three-year-old […]
