Giving Myself a Pep Talk {Top Ten Tuesday}

I’m not going to lie: I am TIRED. I am CRABBY. This first trimester has been exhausting and I am not proud of how I have handled myself or treated my family. {At least I can blame it on something, right?!} I am trying hard to combat this now because an unhappy...

Women of Faith: Blessings and Truth

{I realize it is not Tuesday, but due to the blog crisis earlier in the week, I missed Top Ten Tuesday and will now post a Top Ten Thursday post. I’m not confused. I promise.} I knew Women of Faith would be a great experience. Two days with super fun, beautiful...

Learning at the Zoo {Top Ten Tuesday}

We’re starting homeschool next week. Whoa. So that’s what is on my mind this week and that’s what I will posting about much of this week before taking a little break next week! Here we go… If your family is like ours, you’ve been to the...

Medical School: Fourth Year {Top Ten Tuesday}

Have I mentioned the hubby is in medical school? I may have a little, but I haven’t talked about the journey nearly enough. The past three years have flown by and here we are at the beginning of fourth year. The last year of “school.” The year that...

Sounds of Home {Top Ten Tuesday}

They become so commonplace when you hear them day after day. Some I don’t even notice because they all blend together. I take them for granted. After being gone for several days though, they are welcome, familiar and comforting… Top Ten Sounds of Home I...

Meals for New Moms {Top Ten Tuesday}

I have so many friends due with little ones in the next nine months, it’s hard NOT to think about how to help them all out! And every new mom, whether first time or repeat, appreciates not having to cook! It is my favorite way to bless these dear friends!...