1. What We're Eating This Week... I tried two new recipes from Pinterest last week and they were both a bust. This week I decided to stick to what I know is good and this potato soup never disappoints! I throw it in the Crockpot and forget about it. I eat way to much of this stuff when it's on the menu! 2. What I'm Reminiscing About... Our little family had such a lovely day on Saturday! The previous weekend had been so busy with Jackson's birthday party and family being in town that we Continue Reading
Countdown to Christmas Confessions
I'm sitting in my kitchen, five days before Christmas, trying to find the motivation to cross items off my to-do list. The truth is, I've been a little lukewarm about Christmas this year. I didn't want to go overboard. I didn't have a desire to fight the crowds and do a lot of shopping. I bought gift cards for Jackson's teachers and therapists. I was the one who suggested John and I not exchange gifts. I didn't even do an Advent reading plan. It's the end of the year and I'm tired. The past few Continue Reading
Friday Favorites {12.16.16}
My list of favorites just kept growing this week! There were so many good moments and fun finds! After a whirlwind weekend last week, we are looking forward to relaxing and staying bundled up at home. We are in for some crazy cold weather (windchills below zero) and there's a chance for snow! There will be potato soup in the Crockpot and plenty of games, movies and Christmas cookie making. Let the weekend begin!!! Fifth Birthdays We celebrated with family and friends last weekend with a Continue Reading
Five Years of Miracles
How in the world has it been five years since I sat in my kitchen writing this post as we anxiously awaited the arrival of our son? Five years seems like just yesterday, but it also seems like so long ago. A little boy - given to me by God - through the miracle of adoption; he has changed me. I've never loved so fiercely, been frustrated so easily or needed Jesus so desperately. Our story isn't what I pictured it would be. I didn't think our life would be filled with so many Continue Reading
New Traditions and Lowering My Expectations {A Weekend Recap of Holiday Fun}
This weekend we attended a birthday party and started several new Christmas traditions. It was fun, but stressful. Between the events and the weather, Jackson was completely out of sorts. Saturday night he buried himself under these pillows for a little chill time. I probably needed to bury myself under some pillows, too. While the weekend was fun, it was also a reminder that birthday parties and other fun events are often more stressful for our family than fun. This weekend I pouted Continue Reading