Almost exactly a year ago, I aimed to take the time each evening to write on this blog. I held to that goal until the end of the year, at which point all my energy went into anticipating the arrival of baby number 4. She arrived safely three weeks into the month, and life became a whirlwind from there. I have thought about this blog time and again and have wanted to pick it back up, but struggle to carve out the time. I love writing, and I love sharing my ideas with others. B

Two goals I’ve had the last few years have been to get outside (and make it to 1000 hours outside) and to read a significant number of...

What a wonderful week. It’s been busy, but full of good moments. It’s been overwhelming, but full of fun and enjoyment also. Christmas...

About 10 years ago, my sister and I visited our grandpa to check out some of his geneolgy research. During that time, he pulled various...

Shawn and I have always said if the girls ask outright, we’d tell them the truth. Twylla asked when she was about 6 years old. I asked...

I had the intention of writing every night. Something, anything. Even if it was short or didn’t make a lot of sense. But this month has...

This week has been busier than most. I have tried to carve out the time to write and have failed. Parenting has been harder with Shawn...

I don't know what it is about Friday's, but I just haven't been pulling my camera out as much on Friday's! I need to get better about...

I know there are large number of people who do not use the Do Not Disturb feature on their phones. But I am not one of them. In fact, I...

I've been a mom since March 2016, but I have never experienced fully the joy of a one year old. When my big girls were one, I was...