Hello everyone, I have commandeered Lauren’s blog to wish her a wonderfully happy birthday. As her husband, it is obviously my job to ensure her day is,…
How have you been feeling? TIRED. So so tired. Third trimester exhaustion is real, people. But I'm also getting excited! I think with all things considered, I've…
Hi friends! We are closing out 2015 uneventfully at our house. Earlier in the week, we had a wonderful photographer snap a few pictures for our…
How have you been feeling? Well, compared to how exhausted I was in the second trimester because of all the traveling, I'm feeling pretty good. But the…
Six years is the number of years I've been blogging now. Six!! I started when Brooke was just 8 months old and my husband was working away…
How have you been feeling? cannot for the life of me get enough sleep!! I can sleep for dayyyyzzzz. I've just finished up my 2nd trimester and…
So, you have a toddler in diapers…. Every parent will discover that there comes a time in every child’s life when it’s time to stop buying…
How have you been feeling? Pretty good, I think, considering all the travel I’ve been doing. I’ve been away from home more often than ever these…
This sweet little 6 year old of mine started first grade this year and both her and I could not be more thrilled. Not only is…
The day before school started for Brooke, we decided to do a back to school feast. I made a fancier meal than I normally would for…
It’s been a few weeks since I’ve gone a pregnancy update, so here she blows 🙂 The biggest news I have to share is we found…
Blackberries! In Oregon, we are lucky enough to enjoy all.the.berries. But because this summer has been so hot, our berry season was cut short. But that didn’t…
A few weeks ago, my husband turned the big three-zero. He wasn’t sure how he felt about it, but in a nutshell, he basically said “I…
Here’s my first pregnancy update! Yippee! I just had a doctor’s appointment a few days ago, so I don’t have a whole lot to report, thankfully!…
Happy exciting news ahead! Gordon, Brooke, Blake and I are so so excited to announce that a new little member will be joining our little clan…
The other day, Gord and I ventured out with the kids to pick some Oregon berries. The first time this season! I asked around and heard…
Don’t mind the black eye! This boy plays hard 🙂 He ran, tripped and fell, hitting the corner of a chair on the way down. Just…
Well last month, this girl turned 6! Since last year, a lot has happened. So, here’s a quick little update of Brooke! -Sweet and sassy would…
Hey guys! There’s a lot on my mind and a lot I want to share before I post my next crockpot recipe tomorrow morning, so here…
This has been a long time coming, you guys. Plumbing troubles, tiling troubles, disagreements and overall lack of time prevented us from getting this done. But…


















