Around The Home

April 15, 2019April 13, 2019

Just a few pictures taken this week, lots of things done around the house, beautiful weather, and naps taken…

Mazy was craving cookies, and while walking the aisles of Aldi, she saw a sugar cookie mix that okay, I caved, and totally bought. And her face says it all…

A girl after mom’s own heart…Mazy loves puzzles just as much as I do!

Anytime I start to bake or make something, Mazy always wants me to pull up a chair! I started to make the 3-Cheese Quiche from Joanna Gaines and her cookbook, Magnolia Table. And to be honest, I LOVE her cookbook! She uses what I would call pretty normal ingredients, which is a HUGE plus for me, at least! When a recipe calls for processed cheese, sign me up!

Glancing Back While Eagerly Looking Forward

The end of another year. 2019. When I was a kid, I used to think about what my life would look like when I was 15, 20, 30, etc. Here I now sit, at the ripe ole age of 36, trying to remember in detail, what I envisioned my life looking like. I’d like to…

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Around The Home

This past week has been one of recovery and as of Friday, I have had all restrictions lifted, pending pain! Of course that makes me want to do everything I couldn’t do in the past, but they were right – pain will let me know when I can’t do something. It’ll be slow, but good….

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Alaska Mission Trip: Part 1

There is something about stepping out of your comfort zone, exploring new areas, building relationships, and most of all, growing closer to God – all things that encompass a mission trip. This past week, we headed to Alaska for our youth group mission trip, that was intergenerational too. The group of 30 embarked on the…

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A Tribute To My Grandma

Yesterday we had the opportunity to celebrate my grandma’s life. Her passing has brought many tears and continue to, knowing the life lessons, skills, and legacy of faith have now been passed on. I drove by her condo yesterday after the funeral and oh how I wished I could’ve seen her wave out her window…

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We (Heart) Visitors

This past week we had the joys of having family in town! My cousin Julie, her husband Justin, along with their two kids Emerson and Beckett, made the trek to Minnesota Tuesday! We were looking so forward to having them here because it had been since Christmas when we saw them last. There is also…

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Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas! The day that we celebrate all year, really, is finally here on the calendar. But may we never lose sight the fact that HE is the only way to salvation. No worldly thing that captures our attention or hearts, will ever satisfy. May the truth of THIS Truth, reign and reflect in our…

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