The fam in Bethlehem In case you missed it, we got back a few weeks ago after spending a little over a week in Israel. This has been a bucket list location to visit for both Zach and I, but even before us, for my dad. He always dreamed of taking his family through Israel, and it finally ...
New Year, Same Me
What kind of New Year’s celebration do you usually partake in? Are you a “stay at home in your pjs and barely make it to midnight” kind of person? Or are you a “wear sparkles, pop champagne and ring in the New Year with lots of people and a big celebration” kind of person? If I’m being honest, I’m ...
Christmas Traditions
I can't believe Christmas is less than two weeks away! We have been in full blown holiday mode and it has been truly a wonderful season. This is the first holiday season in three years that hasn't included social worker meetings and limitations on sharing our Christmas spirit. And while I don't ...
Christmas Home Decor
Happy Holidays! Christmas time is officially upon us and I couldn’t be more excited about it. Our house started getting decorated WAY before Thanksgiving, but I didn’t finish the little details until last week. I know for some that’s way too early, but it’s my favorite time of year . I ...
A GRATITUDE LIST, Thanksgiving 2019
Happy Thanksgiving Week! I can’t believe the holidays are upon us! I’d be lying if I didn’t admit to being over the moon that we are once again in the season of hot chocolate, baby Jesus, twinkle lights and cheesy movies. But before I get lost in the wonders of this time of year with my sweet ...
Ways to bless foster kids & their family’s this Holiday Season
Although this is my favorite time of year, I am aware that for many, this season is extra hard. I know this to be true for foster youth and foster families. Kids in the system are desperate for normality and to have a sense of belonging, and this season reminds them they are living in a state of ...