It’s easy to coast, isn’t it? We get that ten minute devotional done, hope that whatever we read sticks with us, and out the door we go. But is that being a disciple? Is that following Jesus with all our heart, soul, and mind? Is that making Christ all that he is meant to be? […]
Family / Personal / Photography
Liv & the Dogs
Our dogs with Liv-she absolutely loves them. Bentley is the fluffy one. He’s half German Shepherd and half Great Pyrenees; he also weighs 115 pounds. Yup, that’s right. He’s a bear. Schaden is a pure German Shepherd. They are the best dogs (most of the time. ha!). We love them like crazy. When I saw […]
Family / Personal / Photography
My Little Ninja
When he came out dressed like a ninja, I thought it would be worth documenting. He’s passionate about life. Always moving-and never predictable. He’s one of my favorite people. I think I’ll keep him-at least until he’s eighteen.
Candida / Health / Personal
The Candida Chronicles
I’m feeling mentally weak today. I prayed and asked God to give me strength. Honestly though, the desire to take care of myself isn’t really there. On my own, I’m feeble. I find this struggle to be as much physical as it is mental. Two things overwhelm me: 1. That this journey has no end. […]
Encouragement / Watercolor
On Being Broken
I revisited a pit this week. Yeah, I know, that sounds weird. But stay with me. I was feeling low. Emotional. Just not myself. I didn’t want to hang out with me. Make sense? My thoughts had been going back to someone else’s critical, hurtful words. That was the pit. You see, I had poured […]
Bathroom / Fixer Upper / Watercolor
Bathroom Remodel
It’s finished. Sigh of relief. Fixer uppers are no walk in the park. But when we finally crossed the finish line for this project, a spark ignited somewhere in this “design soul” of mine. This fixer upper journey is more than remodeling a house-it’s telling a story about us. Our family. God’s goodness. The adventures-the […]
Family / Personal / Photography
Christmas 2018: Making Sugar Cookies
Sometimes words aren’t enough. I can’t comprehend going without these little humans that God has seen fit to give to me. I’m honored. And most of the time, I’m tired. But it’s worth it. Here’s a good memory for our Christmas 2018.
Photography
Cameras: Which One Should I Buy?
Around Christmas time, people come to me wondering what camera they should buy? Before telling them what I recommend, I always ask them why they want a camera. Usually people will answer in a few different ways: “I want to take pictures of my kids.” “I want to take pictures of the places I travel […]
Bathroom / Fixer Upper
Fixer Upper Bathroom
The Temporary Shower The bathroom demo has begun. It’s only 3 days until Christmas. I hesitated starting the demo over the holidays. Since we only have one shower, we had to improvise and make a temporary shower in the basement. This shower is primitive. Some of you will wonder if I’ve gone completely crazy. But […]
Fixer Upper
Fixer Upper Update: A Basement Demo
Basement demolition started last week full force. Everyone-including the four kiddos joined the hammering, ripping, bashing, and breaking. All of us have enjoyed the adventure so far. We decided we would do the basement because the last 2 summers we’ve been without air conditioning. Basement Before Photos In these photos, you can see the asbestos […]
Fixer Upper
Our 1956 Fixer Upper
The journey you take when you embark in renovating a fixer upper is bittersweet. They eventually become what you dream about, but the journey to get there is long. I’ll be the first to admit that fixer uppers are hard work. But the stories these walls could tell, well, it makes all that hard work […]