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July Family Night: Hiking

With the weather being so nice during these summer months, we just had to take our monthly family night outdoors! We decided to go hiking on a fossil trail near our house.

Family hiking with young kids

It was kind of comical to start out, though. Jimmy came home from work and we decided to go mini golfing, but the mini golf facility was closed. Then Sadie fell asleep on the couch just before dinner. (more…)

Thank You, What’s Next, and Life Lately

Thank you to everyone who commented on my last post about my newly published book and prayer journal! I have been absolutely blown away by the love and support from those in my life and in this online community.

A Chance at Change novel by Allie Zottola

Like people want to read my book? Family and friends are excited for me?! I feel very, very loved.

I also feel vulnerable! Writing a novel is such a personal experience. I had a story in my head and different ideas and I put it on paper and it’s 100% mine. It feels raw, if that makes sense? (more…)