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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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Splashing into the Weekend: Splash Lagoon Getaway & a Fall Festival

We’ve had a fun and out-of-the-ordinary weekend! Sadie girl got to go on a special trip to an indoor waterpark, Splash Lagoon, for her birthday gift from my parents! After their night away, we all reunited and went to a fall festival in our neighborhood together.

Mom and dad outside with kids for family photo

It has been a great weekend, with a mix of time with our littles, special memories for Sadie with my parents, and family time together at the fall festival. (more…)