I simply cannot believe that 2017 is coming to an end. It is so cliche to say but time is just flying by. I feel like the second Christmas is over I instantly go into reflection and resolution mode. What did this year bring? What fun adventures did we go on? What can I improve… Read More
I like things. I have always surrounded myself with tons of clothing, shoes, books, knick knacks, even furniture. I would always find a purpose or place even if I didn’t need it. My sister has teased me in the past of being a hoarder. When it’s a good deal I have to pick it up…. Read More
When the new year approaches each one of us spends time reflecting on the past year and goals that we have accomplished and maybe not have accomplished. This prepares us in creating new goals for the upcoming year. But how many of us make the best attempts at keeping these goals only to see them… Read More
I have said time and time again social media can be a great opportunity to build relationships with others. I have found so many people through blogging that I enjoy getting to know and reading their stories. It is such a nice community to be a part of. One women I have followed and gotten… Read More
Another year. Another year that has been filled with laughter, adventure, sadness, joy, stress, tears, and love. Each moment forming together to create a different version of me. It no longer scares me getting older. As I age I gain wisdom. I gain realistic expectations. I gain the ability to create a sanctuary filled with… Read More
Time. We all talk about it. Talk about how we do not have enough of it. How it is rushing past us like the speed of light. We say things like “if only we had more time” or “I never have enough time”. We probably spend a good portion of our time talking about how… Read More
Goodness this pregnancy is going so quickly. I keep meaning to take weekly pictures and before I know it I am already approaching the following week. The last two weeks have been such great weeks for memories. At my last doctor’s appointment I took the girls with me so that they could hear the heartbeat…. Read More
How quickly they grow. They begin as little hopes and dreams, turn into a beautiful and long process, and then make their entrance into the world. The moments of the beginning are engraved in my mind and heart.The worry, the determination, the love. Every emotion filtering through my body. I remember feeling as though the… Read More
Living in Michigan, we only have a short time to enjoy the summer months. Three months of constant loading up the car, exploring new places, trying to accomplish all the goals that we make for warmer weather. One place we try our best to spend as much time as possible is the beach. The water,… Read More
I have been absent for quite some time now. I have not had the energy to write and keep up with all that is blogging. Fortunately I have had a good reason for the absence. We are expecting our third child January 27, 2017! It was a long journey of trying and in all honesty… Read More
Welcome to my blog! I am Kristen, wife to my always and forever Josh and mama to Annaliese and Madelyn... About Me
