What do you even say about a sister, especially one who doubles as a best friend? In 10 words, in 100, in 1,000? What do you say when you’re handed a microphone on one of the biggest days of her life? It’s true that logistically organizing and strategically launching our family of freshly FIVE into a wedding weekend in Napa was a lot hard and a little nerve-wracking. But honestly, I was most anxious about doing ... View Post
I’m 32: From Me to You
Today is my birthday! I love getting older. I have absolutely zero qualms about pressing further into this decade. As my friend Jordyn said to me on my thirtieth birthday, and I haven’t forgotten: “I think a confident woman in her thirties is a thing to behold.” In that spirit, I would love to share with you these 32 things I know without doubt today, which I certainly didn’t know at 22, or even 29, at least not ... View Post
Kitchen Confessions: I’m Taking Back Crappy Hour
We were nestled in the comfiest corner of my family room sectional on a mellow summer Wednesday night. Me and some girls I call sisters, friends, fellow soldiers. We gather every Wednesday night in our home and could answer to all kinds of names—Life Group, Small Group, Bible Study, Community Group, Friends Hanging Out, even Church in Our Family Room. What’s noteworthy is that we gather weekly and intentionally along ... View Post
15 Fantastic Ways to Help that Friend with a Newborn
Somehow my baby is 10 weeks old and I’m already reflecting on the earliest days as a scary yet sacred memory. In thinking about those first moments, I have to say that I’m blown away by the support our little foursome received from our friends, neighbors and family. People are so very kind. I’m humbled by the village that stepped in to help us in our transition. ... View Post
Double the Chaos, Double the Love
I’ve waited so long for this day: A place of (occasional) peace and (haphazard) rhythm as a mom of two! Somehow both of my girls are sleeping at THE SAME TIME and I miss writing so much it hurts, so naturally I’m going to pump out the most-thorough-possible update on having two kids. And I guess I just used the word “pump.” Someone’s been spending too much time with her Medela Pump In Style breast pump. As if there’s ... View Post
On Throwing a Baby Shower for the World’s Most Stylish Event Goddess
Meet my friend, Lindye! I know, I know. She’s so adorable, it’s both unjust and completely ridiculous. In addition to being 33 weeks pregnant and stunning, Lindye is a wildly talented wedding, event and interior designer who continues to amaze me with her contemporary, super-chic, outside-the-box, simply inspired, standout stylings. This. Girl. Has. Skills. And vision and passion and everything else that makes a ... View Post