Jack Everett is 1 Month Old – Newborn Update
Our little Jack Everett is 1 month old! This first month with Jack has been quite the adventure, and Benj and I are so in love with him! He has been such a fun newborn to get to know and seems to have quite the personality. As far as we can see, Jack has his daddy's...
The Year of Intentionality
Today, my little baby boy turned one month old. I’m kind of in denial over here! It’s truly amazing to think about how quickly these first days have sped by. Part of me wants time to slow down. The other part is excited for the day when Benj and I will get to sleep...
Moving Day is Almost Here
Autumn is definitely making its presence known today. There's a chill in the air, cloudy grey skies, and rain sprinkling on and off. I opened my kitchen window to let in the breeze. As I stood there, looking out and washing a few dishes, I was struck by the fact that...
Babymoon on the Oregon Coast
Earlier this month, over Labor Day weekend, Benj and I took our babymoon! I'm definitely glad we took it when we did. I was 26 weeks pregnant at the time. Benj and I both agreed the time away was well spent, and it helped us to gear up for our last trimester and...
Rustic Autumn Decor (and Our Current Plans)
Happy first day of autumn to you! Fall is officially here at last, and I'm planning on soaking up every moment of this beautiful season. On today's agenda are overcast skies, a nip in the air, hot autumn spice tea, and warm vegetable lentil soup. Yup, you guessed it....
5 Vitacost Food Staples I Buy and Love
I recently received an order from Vitacost in the mail. My box had several food staples that I order on a regular basis, so I thought it would be fun to share them with you! I've been ordering from Vitacost for the past 8+ years because there's a lot to love about...
Packing My First Box at Summer’s End
I can hardly believe we're nearing the end of this summer! While I had hoped to be blogging more frequently, my life just hasn't allowed for it this summer. My chronic illness is the main culprit, and many days it's a struggle to simply function. I always plan to jump...
22 Weeks, Pregnancy Update | Jack
from my pregnancy journal... 21 Weeks This week was pretty calm overall. I had some up and down days health-wise, as usual. Overall, I still think I’m seeing some improvement. I’ve created a morning routine that seems to be doing me some good. My mornings start like...
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