I am a little behind but last week I hit 24 weeks! I am six months pregnant and cannot believe it! This pregnancy is moving so quickly and I have to admit I am a little sad about it. I absolutely love being pregnant. Even with all the pain and discomfort, I love the feeling… Read More
Fall is my favorite season. The leaves changing, the crisp air, the fires, the delicious comfort food. There are so many wonderful things to experience during this season. With having kids, I feel like it just amplifies the excitement and the adventures of the season. One adventure that I love to share year after year… 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
Being pregnant is a time for celebration. Every moment should be celebrated and more importantly celebrated with family. I knew with this pregnancy I wanted to do a gender reveal party. These parties were not popular and really never heard of when I was going through my first two pregnancies. So I was so excited… Read More
Peppa pig is huge right now in our house. So what better way to celebrate Madelyn turning five then with peppa pig! One thing I found easy to do is to use what we already had as decorations. Peppa’s house, camper, figurines, stuffed animals, anything you have to match the theme, I say use, use,… 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
It all started back in 2000, in a quaint little town, a mother and daughter, talking fast and drinking coffee. I do not think anyone knew the amount of love and dedication people would have for Gilmore Girls. It became a critically acclaimed and beloved show. Even nine years after it ended, the show still… Read More
Welcome to my blog! I am Kristen, wife to my always and forever Josh and mama to Annaliese and Madelyn... About Me
