Pittsburgh

Flour, Frost, and Finding my Flow

Life has been a lot of things lately, but it sure hasn’t been boring! God is so good—even, and maybe especially, in the chaos of our everyday life. One minute Jimmy and I are strategizing a Friday night “divide and conquer” plan (he took the big kids to the World of Wheels car show while I had a solo date with Dakota!), and the next I’m on the couch at 4:00 AM trying—and very humbly failing—to illustrate a children’s book. Yup, never a dull moment around here!

Mom and dad pulling kids on a sled in the snow

Between practicing Dakota’s first birthday smash cake, wrangling huskies, and making Jimmy’s breakfasts “pretty” with mini pink Lowe’s buckets, I’m constantly reminded that God is in every detail. He’s there in the struggles, the goofy fun, and the few and far between quiet moments. Here’s a look at what we’ve been up to!
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From an RV Show to a Last Minute Sleepover

Life lately has been a mix of fun plans and packing overnight bags. We visited the Pittsburgh RV Show, had some plumbing repairs that left us without water for a day, and in between it all enjoyed school days, a church fellowship, and family time.

Grandma, mom, and daughters sitting at table

Each part of the past week or so has looked a little different, but it has all blended into a rhythm of normal days and making the best of unexpected changes! (more…)