There is something pretty special about gathering for holidays, and this Easter weekend felt especially meaningful. Not only did we get time together as a family, but we also got to spend four whole days babysitting our grandbabies—and honestly, it doesn’t get much better than that. Time together with my adult kids is such a…
I want to share some of my favorite Christmas inspiration in one post. My very favorite ideas I’ve gathered through all my years of Christmases. Christmas is the BEST time for gathering. It gives us such an incredible opportunity to both create stronger connections and to give from our hearts as we remember Jesus. Both…
A while back Abby asked me what my favorite parenting books were. I searched the blog to find my list to send her. And what do you know…I realized I never shared my list of tried-and-true parenting books. You know, the ones that I’ve read over and over again until they’re dog-eared, or the ones…
Ok, so I talked about the first part of our anniversary trip. The part where we explored Portugal. Next we headed to Croatia. I wrote a post with our whole one-week in Croatia itinerary, but must dig deeper to record our two days in Dubrovnik. Because I’m here to say it did not disappoint. In…
Somehow amidst all the graduation hoopla the last couple months I listened to so many books. Book club stuff, books that have been on my “wish list” as well as Harry Potter…which was my graduation gift to Lucy. And since summer is here, I thought I’d share some summer book recommendations. Book Club Books I…
Ok, so each year as a church we study, dive deep, into a different book of scripture. We study sections of scripture each week with our families, at church, in our personal study through the Come Follow Me program. There are all kinds of podcasts to listen to to help you understand more, and my…
Oh man you guys, I have to apologize to anyone signed up for my newsletters because my sister let me know today that she’s received the same “good books list” one three times. Whoops! I messed that up trying to figure out the system my friend put together. Thankfully she’ll be back in town this…
Welp, I mentioned this in my Utah post, but let’s get to the details. Because my brother Tal wrote a book! A book for dads called Dad Mode. And you guys, I know I’m biased, but this is a good one. Launched just in perfect timing for Father’s Day. I already got my “advanced copy,”…
Today I’m sharing two podcasts and a book that have really made me think. I love when people share the good things with me. So I’m sharing with you, too. Oh I’d so love to discuss these things with this blog reading community! I love the thoughts that come up here. Thank you for making…