Being a Mom

"Grandma, why did the chicken cross the road?" Her face is precious and she's about to burst to tell me the punch line. A four year old's humor is so much fun. They're just discovering how to say funny...

Crying in the grocery store is frowned upon, but I’ve done my fair share. Once we knew the scope of our son's food allergies, most of our pantry staples had to go, and we were back to square one...

When it’s dark and it’s cold and I can’t feel my soul You are still good… Those are lyrics to a song “You are Good” by Nichole Nordeman. I sang those words over and over again through tears and groaning...

I usually have a new iPhone and I use the latest iPad for work. I believe I have had a newer cell phone since I have been in my career. Of course I did not grow up with cell...

We all know that those who are able to stop and smell the roses do actually enjoy their lives more. When we can have a heart and spirit of gratitude, when we can see the positives in the day...

I don’t think I’ve officially said it on here, but our little family is beginning the adoption process! The decision to begin this process is what can only be described to be straight from God: there are so many...

I know that there are currently a million blog posts on activities that you can do with your kiddos at home, but here's one more! When Sully was a few months old, I made this Noah's Ark packet in...

I’ve been described as an “out of the box” thinker, but when it comes to toys for my Sully, I think “inside the box.” Literally. I very quickly realized that babies enjoy an assortment of random items over toys a...

New moms often want to know what baby items to register for or buy before their little one comes along. Even among the basic items there are a variety of makes and models that offer different features that appeal...

“Can we be friends?” isn’t a phrase you often hear from adults. Making friends as an adult is challenging and takes time. After five years and three duty stations later, I still find it daunting to form my “tribe”...