saying yes to simplifying your life

Since I found out I was pregnant with our fifth baby I realized some things had to change. As much as we had planned for this baby, I’d be lying if I said I didn’t already feel like I was running around like a crazy person half the time. Life is just busy in general.… Continue reading saying yes to simplifying your life

our baby piñata gender reveal

I’m so excited to be sharing the gender of baby number five with y’all today! We didn’t have an official reveal with friends, but we did invite some family over and Skyped with some too. We knew that we wanted to do something fun for the kids. That way those on Team Boy and those on… Continue reading our baby piñata gender reveal

fall family photos: version 6.5

Last week we were able to go and get some quick fall family photos taken by a very talented friend of ours. This was actually the first time we’ve had professional photos taken that weren’t at an indoor portrait studio and it was great. This post is part of a collaboration with PinkBlush. All opinions… Continue reading fall family photos: version 6.5

momlife is tough, but so are you

All growing up I was active in sports–from swimming to running to rowing. Over the years I endured countless cuts and scrapes, and bumps and bruises. Not to mention a diagnosis of patellofemoral syndrome in college. I realize now that I’m older that I haven’t always treated my body with the love and care that… Continue reading momlife is tough, but so are you

prayer and trust

This blog post on prayer and trust might be sensitive for those who are struggling with infertility or child loss. I want to thank mormon.org for sponsoring this blog post so I could share my story. my journey to prayer and trust “I’ll leave you two alone.” The click of the door as she shut… Continue reading prayer and trust