Death & Faith

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Not on the agenda today is planning a funeral for my 11-year-old cat Rolo who died unexpectedly last night in an accident. I keep thinking of how I should tell the boys and it's just a sad situation. I really didn't expect to feel this deeply like I lost a friend. My house just seemed a little darker this morning without the light of her life. She was a great cat- perfect with the kids, chill … [Read more...]

Overcoming the Perfect Childhood

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I'm starting something new here. It's been on my heart to write a blog series about this for awhile- actually, it's been on Ben and my heart to write about our own experiences of being raised in  really great and healthy homes and how we've had to overcome it. I know…  right? overcoming... a blessing?! an advantage?! what we all wish we had?! ...overcoming what we all strive to be for our … [Read more...]

Life With Boys {A Jennifer Flowers Shoot}

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A few of my favorites. :) 2013 This is who we are right now and I love pictures that perfectly capture that brief moment. … [Read more...]

Hot Chocolate Pancakes

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I love to gather my family and my friends around the table and cook for them. I genuinely enjoy to take the care and time to craft something delicious to serve them! The love of cooking wasn't something I grew up having, it was only after I had children with allergies that I began the process to discover not only how I could get them to eat healthier and within the confines of their food … [Read more...]