The adventures of our little family. From traveling to discovering new things in our own city, I share updates about our life.
Well, today I have something a little different – a whole bunch of exciting things that have been happening in our lives behind the scenes! I know this isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, so stop back in next week for more content featuring DIY projects, home decor, and lots of free printables. Update #1 – […]
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Merry Christmas! I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas season full of joy, rest, and great food. We will be taking some time off from posting during the holidays to enjoy our family (and visit Disney World!), but I can’t wait to share 2018 with all of you. We have lots of exciting things
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One thing we are passionate about as a family is slowing down. We live in a word that celebrates a full calendar. If you ask anyone these days how they’re doing, they will probably something like “Busy, but what can you do?” and shrug away the question. This answer is almost a humblebrag – a
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We are thrilled to introduce the newest addition to our family! Baby Jackson was born on October 6, 2016 at 5:48am. He was a whopping 8 pounds and 11 ounces of pure sweetness. His name is actually Jack Adron, which holds a special meaning in our hearts. Jack means ‘God is gracious’ and it is
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You may have noticed it’s been a little quieter around here than normal – and I promise you’ll like the reason… That’s right…our little family is growing! We are expecting a new arrival in the Fall of this year and we are over the moon. You might remember that pregnancy is not exactly my best friend,
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Yes, this post is about breastfeeding (so if you are my dad or my brother, please feel free to skip this one!). I never thought I’d write about this, but it is actually one of the subjects I get asked about most. Even though there is a huge emphasis on women’s breastfeeding rights in popular
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I am typically a pretty private person, so it is out of character for me to share something as personal as a birth story with the whole world. But I had a wonderful birth in the hospital and I know (from experience) that moms-to-be just aren’t hearing enough positive birth stories. For some reason, anytime
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February Highlights: Sweet Girl’s FIRST BIRTHDAY! (and the hubby’s birthday!) Family and friends came to visit It was warm enough to play at the park – she likes to swing and try to eat the crunchy leaves We are at Ozark Christian College’s Preaching and Teaching Convention (hence the reason this post is a bit early
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January Highlights: We flew to Illinois to celebrate Christmas with the grandparents First hair cut from Great Aunt Judy The Dallas Zoo has $5 admission through January and February, so we got to visit the lions, apes, and giraffes! Cruising all over the place and eating lots of fruits and veggies – Like what you
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Dear Sweet Baby Girl, Today, you turn ONE! I can’t hardly believe it. My mommy heart is doing flip flops in my chest. I am sad to see you growing up so fast, but I am already so proud of the little girl you are becoming. I remember the day I found out we were
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