Today I'm linking up for Friday Favorites. Despite having a very emotional week full of uncertainty, my list of favorites just kept growing. Little glimpses of His grace. Reminders that there is ALWAYS something to be thankful for. Happy Friday!! ONE These Fall outfits! I am so glad I'm finally getting to wear something other than shorts and flip flops! My gray Converse are a fashion staple in the Fall and Winter months. I'm also loving my new ankle boots I snagged from Target. And the holy Continue Reading
Four Things Special Needs Mamas Need to Remember
Your Child's Diagnosis/Behaviors Do Not Define Them. This is really hard to remember when you're called to pick up your kid from school during a major meltdown. It's hard to remember when you see other kids doing typical stuff and your child isn't. It's hard when your life revolves around therapy appointments. But there is more to your child than his/her diagnosis. Don't let the struggles steal your ability to see their strengths. I ask God to show me Jackson's strengths. I don't want Continue Reading
Throwing ADHD Into the Mix…
We live a pretty transparent life when it comes to our special needs journey. The Enemy would love for us to hide the hard stuff. But what good would that do for Jackson or any other family who might be struggling with the exact same things we are? We choose to share our story to educate others about the struggles special needs families face. We choose to share our story in hopes it will open doors of understanding and acceptance. Jackson was diagnosed with ADHD on Continue Reading
Friday Favorites {10.7.16}
It's Friday! YAY! And even better, it feels like Fall in Oklahoma! Today I'm linking up for Friday Favorites. ONE These photos of Jackson! Last weekend we woke up early, found a patch of sunflowers and snapped a few photos with this cute Fall setup. It was the perfect morning - the light, the feel of Fall in the air and giggles between friends. Perfect start to October! TWO My dark hair! I love, love, love having blonde hair, but it's SO much upkeep! My dark roots were out of control Continue Reading
Seven Things I Learned in September
What a 5.6 Magnitude Earthquake Feels Like Earlier this month we woke up to some major shaking on a Saturday morning. We often feel earthquakes in Oklahoma, but this was by far the strongest and longest one we've experienced. It also happens to be the largest one ever recorded in Oklahoma, measuring 5.8 on the Richter Scale and Jackson slept through the whole thing. 2. We Were the Top Fundraising Team at the OKC Apraxia Walk This year we raised $1045! The money will be used to fund Continue Reading