We are finding our groove and perhaps even thriving in our new community.
Catching Up
Favorite Outdoor Summer Toys for Kids
Not only do my kids play with these 10 summer toys often, they also fight over these toys far too often. And that can only mean they are great toys!
Perseverance in Times of Covid-19
I shared this short personal Covid-19 story on Instagram and Facebook recently, but I thought it was also worth sharing on the blog as an encouragement to others and a reminder of God’s faithfulness.
How to Stay Active Outdoors While Social Distancing
If you’re wracking your brain for safe ways to be active, here is our ever-evolving list of go-to activities while social distancing.
What to Do at Night Instead of Watch TV
If you’re looking for ways to replace TV time at night and be more intentional about time with your spouse, consider these ways that we are spending our evenings.
Our Word of the Year: Intentional
Being intentional means we want to be proactive in most every step we take in life, not merely reactive. We want to be intentional with what home we buy, with how we parent our kids, with how we serve our community, with how we spend our free time, and more.
The Importance of Reflection + Topics to Spur Reflection for Your Family
We’ve worked hard the past few months to be more intentional in everything we do—our time, our resources, our relationships, our future goals—so reflecting back on this past year will help to propel us forward as we work to hone and accomplish family goals.
Merriest Christmas
From our family to yours, we wish you the merriest of Christmases and a New Year full of hope.
Gifts for Boys (That They Will Play with for Years)
A friend recently asked me for recommendations for gifts for boys. So I thought back to the past couple years and sent her a list of the toys that my Rowdy boys have played with most.
Changing Things Up—Christmas Gift Giving This Year
This year, my kids are receiving an experience gift that we will use Christmas Day, along with a few fun items in their stockings. Check out my list of stocking stuffers for kids.