2025

2025 Notes and Thoughts

What a year! In 2025, we became a family of five! I also wrote and published a book, baked a whole bunch, and continued to homeschool Sadie. In between it all, we traveled a little, worked on potty training Mordecai, dealt with Dakota’s hemangioma and constant ear infections, and simply lived life!

Family of five selfie

It has been such a blessed year. Every high and low reminded me that God is ever-present. Here’s a quick reflection on the year behind us and a look ahead to 2026.
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Currently: April 2025

April is here! It feels like spring around Pittsburgh. Our grass is getting greener (and longer!) each day, I’m seeing daffodils, tulips, and forsythia everywhere, and we’ve been having lots of rain. Yup, definitely April 🌦️

Siberian Husky

Niva was enjoying a lazy day on the couch while it rained ☔️

Here’s what’s current in my life this month. Please share some of your responses in the comments. I love knowing what you are up to! (more…)