Hudson is 1 year old!

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The Bird and The Tree.

Is it REALLY December? I always feel old asking questions like that, but it seems like October was just a week or so ago, wasn’t it? Regardless, we had a wonderful Thanksgiving with both sides of our family. We hosted my side on Thursday, and then traveled to Brad’s family’s on Friday. Needless to say …

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The Summer Of Endless Awesome

The Summer of 2015 will go down in history as the Summer of Endless Awesome. So many highlights on the highlight real. So many great memories. So many things I want to never forget. We had great family travels to The Indiana Dunes, an unexpected overnight in Chicago, and an epic adventure in Texas. I …

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Because a A Life is a Life No Matter How Small…

Today marks what would have been #5’s first birthday. A day that could have been filled with messy cake hands, squeals of delight, playing with boxes, and a crowded room singing “Happy Birthday”. But it was not to be. Brad and I talked a little about it today for the first time in a while. …

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The Dog Days of Summer

We’re fully enjoying the Dog Days of Summer the last few weeks. What’s the BEST way to enjoy the benefits of a dog without the full-time responsibility? Have awesome dog-neighbors and family! Currently we’re all falling hard for this Mini-Golden Doodle puppy, Jada. We’re watching her just for today while our neighbors are out. She’s …

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Easy Homemade Granola Bars

I was looking for something quick and easy to take to church for our Sunday school class over the weekend, and decided to try homemade granola bars, after seeing some easy recipes floating around Pinterest.  I adapted this one for our tastes and to give it more of a protein punch.  The boys were happy …

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Parenting In the Sweet Spot

  I think I’ve been pretty forward in this space about the struggles and heaviness of parenting. I like to be real and authentic, and I’m thankful for an outlet where I think many of us find solidarity in the hard days. However, it seems at times that we are over-bombarded with this message. Yes, …

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7 Reasons NOT to Buy Essential Oils From a Grocery or Health Foods Store

When I first started exploring a more natural approach to living, one of my first steps was getting rid of my toxic cleaners.  I started using vinegar and water for most cleaning tasks, but I didn’t love the smell and had read that essential oils can help with cleaning tasks.  I thought that might be …

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