It’s Thanksgiving morning and it’s early, Doug golfing and Emmy still sleeping. Today will be so much fun—creamed corn to make, desserts to bake, siblings in town to squeeze. Thanksgiving is one of my favorites. But this morning, I pause, because this year, I’m stunned to stillness with gratitude. Not only at God’s faithfulness, provision and grace, but at his whimsical, immaculate timing. It happens to be ... View Post
The Wonderful Ones
The Wonderful Ones: Is this a thing? I’m making it one! That lovely baby age of just about one-and-a-half. You’ve survived the first year, you’re finding your groove, your skinny jeans fit (miracle of God), nursing’s behind you (unless you’re into extended breastfeeding, which I totally applaud), and you’ve still got a solid six months till you hit the nefarious Terrible Twos. Even better, for now, I only have ONE ... View Post
My 20 Baby Registry Must-Haves
I remember the decided feeling of wonder, excitement and astonishing horror filling my pregnant body as I entered Babies R Us to complete my baby registry. Thankfully with a wingwoman and seasoned mama friend to break my waddling fall should I faint from anxiety-riddled hot flashes. I was seriously stoked, but also majorly overwhelmed. How many bottle brands are there?! And video monitor options?! And what on ... 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
On Heartbreak & Puzzle Pieces
Something heartbreaking happened to me a few weeks ago. It still weighs on me every day, throughout the day, like armor that doesn’t really protect me. My heart feels heavy; my womb feels empty. I was pregnant, and then, I wasn’t. I miscarried and it was awful. How can this horrible puzzle piece be part of my grand life plan? ... View Post