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Joy in the Ordinary

There’s nothing like those hard days—the ones where everything feels off and all wrong—to make you appreciate the normal ones. The days where nothing much happens. The sun shines, you go about your daily routines, and end your day cuddled in bed and extra thankful for the simple things.

Mom and kids sitting at kitchen table playing with slime

A good book, healthy kids, trying new recipes, and learning something new every day. Little feet pitter-pattering on our worn hardwood floors, giggles galore, and dirty shoes all signs of life being lived in our little home. These are my everyday joys lately. Here’s a peek at how our week went! (more…)

Cake, Cousins, and Celebrations

This past week held a little bit of everything: birthday candles blown out on two different nights, cousins filling the house with noise and laughter, rainbow sprinkles all over the counters, homeschool lessons squeezed between celebrations, and three huskies tromping through our muddy yard.

Mom outside on a walk with kids

It wasn’t a quiet week or perfectly planned, but it was full in the very best way. It was the kind of week that reminds me how quickly time passes and how grateful I am for our family. Here’s a little look at our week with cake, cousins, and all the celebrations in between! (more…)