Pittsburgh blog

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…)

Weekending

We had the type of weekend that really fills my cup: one with nothing on the agenda. It’s the kind of weekend that leaves room for spontaneous adventures and a relaxed pace.

Mom and toddler son selfie outside

We explored a park, made homemade donuts, the kids all took a dip in a creek (Mordecai’s “dip” was more of a slip 😆), we had a campfire, soaked in the hot tub, our big kids spent some time with my mother-in-law, I did some baking, and a very special delivery arrived. 📖 (more…)