Outer Banks

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.
(more…)

Summer Vacation 2025 : Outer Banks, NC

We kicked off our summer in the Outer Banks, NC!

Kill Devil Hills, NC

As usual, we drove from Pittsburgh to my mom and dad’s beach house in Kill Devil Hills and spent a little over a week with them. We had such a wonderful time taking a break from normal life. (more…)