Can I just be honest with you all? It's true. The fact of the matter is...sometimes I just really like the way a swear word sounds rolling off the tongue. It feels so good! Especially when I'm angry; there is just nothing like the way a swear word feels when your angry. 

After our kitchen renovation [HERE] Guy and I promised ourselves that we would take a "break" from all the craziness in this house and intentionally enjoy our kids, as well as, each other. Well...we didn't exactly hold true to that and to be honest it was like pulling teeth (to both of us) to plan something like this.

Rest is essential for your well being; Not the, pop down on the couch for a hot minute while your two year old drinks his chocolate milk kind of rest though. I'm talking about the kind of rest that truly rejuvenates your spirit, leaves you filled up, and ready to take on the next day. THAT is true rest.

Co-owner & stylist, Tia knew exactly how to take my summer colored hair and turn it into a wintery wonderland of caramel colors that blended perfectly into my naturally dark roots. 

I'm sharing one of our new favorite winter time activities & why this has been such life giving activity for me (and the kids). 

You know those tiny squares that we constantly look through each day; the squares that make up thousands of beautiful pictures, each possessing some version of timeless perfection. Ya, those. Today, as I scrolled through them I couldn't help but feel a pang of jealousy rise up inside me as I scanned the room before me; seeing a mound of unfolded laundry, beside it, a combination of miscellaneous toys that in no way belonged together and snack wrappers, and dirt.

Kids fashion with Oshkosh B'gosh!

When I look back on this year, I am astounded by God's goodness, I am undone by His grace, I am overwhelmed by His love, and I fall to my knees when I think about His kindness. He is so so kind friends and when I think about 2017, all I can think is "only God."