Closing Out The School Year + Savoring The Small Things

There’s something special about this time of year—we finished our 180 days of homeschool, the days are stretching longer, and we’ve been living life outside as much as possible lately.

Mom and baby outside at creek

I’ve found myself slowing down and really noticing the goodness tucked into our everyday life: adventures at the park, wobbly baby steps, the smell of something baking in the oven, and a dream-come-true book being published. This season has felt full in all the best ways. (more…)

Weekending

We had the type of weekend that really fills my cup: one with nothing on the agenda. It’s the kind of weekend that leaves room for spontaneous adventures and a relaxed pace.

Mom and toddler son selfie outside

We explored a park, made homemade donuts, the kids all took a dip in a creek (Mordecai’s “dip” was more of a slip 😆), we had a campfire, soaked in the hot tub, our big kids spent some time with my mother-in-law, I did some baking, and a very special delivery arrived. 📖 (more…)