While I am thankful for so many things every single day, I do love that this time of year there is a day dedicated just to remind us to stop and think about what we are thankful for. So, here are a list of big and small things I am thankful for this year. My […]

I started this business while teaching elementary school as a newlywed foster parent when Willie got me a camera as a birthday gift. That gift quickly turned into a crazy dream that turned into an amazing opportunity for me to do what I love and spend more time with my family. I went to school […]

I’ve already shared why we chose homeschooling, but honestly even though I knew it would be best, I struggled with deciding whether I would enjoy it. I had a lot of apprehensions, and it has been a much more positive experience than I expected! So I wanted to share some of the reasons why we […]

Are you dreaming of working for yourself but have no idea where to start? Here are some practical things to do to get started. Find what you are passionate about. Owning a business is HARD. There is no one to keep you accountable but yourself. You don’t clock in and clock out. Your success depends […]

From before I should have, I just had a weird feeling I was pregnant. As soon as I could, I took a little test to confirm my suspicion. And since we have shared that news, I have been shocked by the response of some who don’t know us well. We’ve heard the superstition that as […]

Do you know those movies where the main character is pregnant, and she is dressed beautifully with her hair and makeup done when suddenly she looks down to see that her water has broken? Her husband grabs the hospital bag that is conveniently nearby and they rush to the hospital. A  few minutes go by, […]

This week’s blog is written by a sweet friend who has been married for ten years after getting married at a very young age. I’m so thankful she wanted to share what she has learned!!   At 18, most people have just graduated high school and are applying or already gotten accepted to college.  They’re […]

Marriage is definitely like a roller coaster ride. There are highs, lows, times that feel bumpy, times that make you feel excited, or scared, and times that make you wonder “why the heck did I step into this?” What you can always guarantee is that your partner is in that seat with you. There have […]

Where to begin! As I sat in my office, overwhelmed with the stress of finances that always comes after blowing the budget during the holidays which was amplified by major car problems and medical bills from a fluke accident, I started to look for photos to summarize our year. I decided that I wouldn’t just […]

A month before our girl would start kindergarten, I worked diligently to teach the tiny little thing to recognize the letters “A,” “B,” and “C.” I was a licensed teacher and couldn’t do it. She could barely hold a pencil, was adamant that her name was spelled “S-O-Y-A,” and couldn’t use the bathroom on her […]