All year I have completed LOTS of 10 Good Things Lists. At the conclusion of 2021, I’m writing a series of blog posts on some of the best things that got me through this year. This list is dedicated to the top ten items I would say made the biggest impact on me during 2021. … Continue reading Top 10 Purchases That Defined 2021
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Christmas Letter 2020
I've been writing these year end reflections for over a decade now but the last few have also served as a digital Christmas card in years when I haven't sent them at all or only sent a small stash to blood relatives. Photo credit: Liz MacMurray (Read previous letters here: 2017 || 2018 || 2019) … Continue reading Christmas Letter 2020
“The Office” Themed Teen Gift Guide
Back in 2017, we introduced our three tweens/teens to our all-time favorite television show, The Office. Ryan and I have been fans from the day the show aired on TV. In order for our kids to speak our familial dialect of Office jokes and quotable lines, we knew they needed to watch. We believe there … Continue reading “The Office” Themed Teen Gift Guide
Christmas Letter 2019
The past two years, I have done a digital Christmas card/blog post update. You can read 2017 here and 2018 here. And while I did actually mail out about 25 paper Christmas cards (to family only), I have had so much fun doing a year-end wrap up previously, I decided to do it again this … Continue reading Christmas Letter 2019
Paying Attention: July
In 2019, I’m going back to one of my first loves: writing occasional blog posts about what’s going on in my life. My only goal is to reflect on each month and as it draws to a close, take note where my intentions and actions intersect. I’m calling this 12 part series, “The Art of … Continue reading Paying Attention: July
Paying Attention: June
In 2019, I’m going back to one of my first loves: writing occasional blog posts about what’s going on in my life. My only goal is to reflect on each month and as it draws to a close, take note where my intentions and actions intersect. I’m calling this 12 part series, “The Art of … Continue reading Paying Attention: June
Paying Attention: May
In 2019, I’m going back to one of my first loves: writing occasional blog posts about what’s going on in my life. My only goal is to reflect on each month and as it draws to a close, take note where my intentions and actions intersect. I’m calling this 12 part series, “The Art of … Continue reading Paying Attention: May
Paying Attention: April
In 2019, I’m going back to one of my first loves: writing occasional blog posts about what’s going on in my life. My only goal is to reflect on each month and as it draws to a close, take note where my intentions and actions intersect. I’m calling this 12 part series, “The Art of … Continue reading Paying Attention: April
Christmas Letter 2018
You know, after taking a Christmas card sabbatical last year, I just knew I'd be ready to get back on the horse and put one out this year. After getting the kids all dressed up in coordinating clothes, getting a shot where they are all mostly, legitimately smiling, uploading and even printing the card at … Continue reading Christmas Letter 2018
NOVEMBER // A D V E N T U R E
In 2017, I’m hunting the good stuff. I am setting aside the turmoil I see all around me and instead recording snapshots that will tell a story of fun, adventure, joy, and thankfulness. This is the story of my life and I’ll choose the tone and how I want to tell it; I do that daily with my … Continue reading NOVEMBER // A D V E N T U R E
the story of our lives 