Pittsburgh blog

Bible Study, Buttercream, and Letting My Toddler Do My Makeup

Life lately has included studying the book of Nehemiah, baking 11 dozen wedding cookies, getting acupuncture, reading, puddle jumping, church, the trampoline park, ice cream… and letting my three-year-old do my makeup. 😂 It was one of those weeks that felt wonderfully full of both ordinary and memorable moments.

Mom and toddler walking in parking lot in dresses

I love sharing these little snapshots because they’re the kinds of moments that might otherwise be forgotten. They’re the ordinary moments that make up our days, and I know I’ll be glad I captured them someday. So here’s a little peek into life around our house in the past week! (more…)

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…)