I never thought it could happen. When we got married we had dated for a few years, we knew each other so well, and to top it off we had just gone through the best pre-marital counseling. On that August day I was sure these two college sweethearts were ready for anything. I was sure that we ... read more
How Instagram Changed My Parenting
At my sister's baby shower last weekend we had the guests jot down a few words of advice for the mom-to-be. As her (slightly) older and (much) wiser sister I was excited to impart to her all the wisdom that comes with mothering four small hooligans children. Like, "Your 'girls' will never be the ... read more
That Moment When…
Well hello there, world. It's been awhile. Since we moved in July there's been a whirlwind of activity around here. Unpacking, the start of Kindergarten, and oh - having a fourth baby to name a few. Throw in a 6th birthday and a few major holidays and we've got one heck of a mess on our hands. ... read more
DIY Mason Jar Piggy Banks: Give, Save, Spend
A Dave Ramsey Inspired Craft - with FREE Printables! Hello friends! So this post is all about the Benjamins baby. Not my favorite subject by a long shot. Can I tell you how uncomfortable I am talking about money? It makes me itchy. Money was never something my family discussed growing up. ... read more
Whose Life is it Anyway?
Hi friends! It's been awhile since I last posted. Lots has been going on around the Mountain house! About two months ago we said goodbye to our 1,400 square-foot ranch house and moved into a home that will actually fit our growing family. Although I was actively involved in the whole ... read more