2016 was a wonderful year full of fun adventures, visits with family and friends, and exciting milestones for our kiddos. We’re looking forward to a new milestone in 2017 as we welcome a new addition to our family! #3 will be joining us in August and we couldn’t be happier. So from our (growing) family …
A Visit from Grandmom, the Film
This past spring my mom, fondly known as Grandmom, came up for a visit in between school sessions. She was able to stay for just over a week and as always, it wasn’t nearly long enough. Mom has visited a total of four times and each time we’ve done something new and different. This time, the …
Healthy Banana Bread (that’s 21 Day Fix Approved!)
Okay, so I really love banana bread. And my mom has this great recipe that is SO not healthy, but man, it’s good. All the buttery, sugary goodness you could ask for. However, since I’m currently doing another round of 21 Day Fix and I all but signed in blood that I would actually be good this time …
Working Out During a Visit from Aunt Flo
(Yes. This is a post about THAT. But it’s actually helpful and not gross, I promise!) At one point or another, we’ve probably all had that unwelcome house guest. You know, that person that comes for just “just a few days” and end up stays for what seems like forever. At first, we don’t mind …
Crustless Spinach and Turkey Bacon Quiche
A lighter version of a brunch favorite, this quiche is packed with turkey bacon, spinach, mushrooms, onions, and topped with cheese. Serve with fruit on the side for a protein-packed breakfast or pair with a mixed greens salad for a filling dinner. This is my favorite way to have quiche. Now, I love a …
Inspiring a love of reading in your kids
Growing up, I was that kid who always had her nose in a book. Apparently, I begged my mom to teach me to read when I was five years old, but I had to take speech therapy first so I could actually say the sounds correctly. Once I did learn, I couldn’t stop. During my …
From Nursery to Guest Room: Planning
When we first moved into the Palmer House and divided up the bedrooms, Samantha got the smaller of two. But what it doesn’t have in extra square footage, it makes up for in gorgeous light. And I’m all about the gorgeous light. For the last year we’ve had Samantha and Caleb sharing a room while …
My favorite and not so favorite moments of 2015
We sent our our Christmas Cards with the saying “Best.Year.Ever.” and oh, boy, was it true! 2015 was the year of adventures, of getting out of our comfort zone, of trying new things, of friends and family, travels, joining the league of homeschoolers, and so much more. It was a year filled with many, many …