This is our first Christmas in our new home. It feels magical when the fire place is a glow and the tree lights are twinkling. I have made it a priority to spend a few uninterrupted minutes in my favorite red chair each morning after I drop Jackson off at school. I don't want my heart to be rushed this season. I want to remember what it's truly about - the birth of a Savior. Today I thought I'd share a few things that make our home feel extra special this time of the year. Pictures, Continue Reading
The Day I Went to Kindergarten {And What It Taught Me}
I went to Kindergarten last week. When I went to drop Jackson off at school on Wednesday he wouldn't let go of my hand. He was anxious and unsure. There have been a lot of changes in his schedule lately as we try to find the best fit for him. He's been back and forth between classrooms and all the uncertainty seemed to have caught up to him. So I walked him down the hall and explained we were going to the big kindergarten class. When we entered the classroom he still wouldn't let go of my Continue Reading
Twelve Things I Learned in November {2017}
Take the Leap of Faith One year ago I took a leap of faith and took my love for photography to the next level. I started Double J Photography with the goal to offer affordable photography to special needs families. The past year has been amazing. I wrote about it here. Jackson's a Fan of Christmas Vacation John collects the Christmas Vacation Hallmark ornaments! Jackson has discovered the one on our tree that says, “she wrapped up her damn cat” and continues to push the button and Continue Reading
When Your Story Requires A lot of Courage
I shared the following on my Facebook page yesterday - mainly because I needed to put my thoughts into words and writing is my therapy. But then I found myself wanting to go a little deeper; to share those same thoughts here. Maybe because I'm 100% certain that when we're transparent and vulnerable about our struggles God will use it for His glory. I believe when we are courageous enough to share the not so pretty parts of our lives we give others permission to share their not so pretty stories, Continue Reading
This Holiday Season I’m Giving Myself Permission To…
Send Fewer Cards Sending Christmas cards is one of my most favorite things to do. I also love receiving them. However, in the past few years the number of cards landing in my mailbox have dwindled. Fewer people are sending cards (which makes me really sad), but I also wonder how many people really care whether or not they get one from our family. The truth is I put a lot of pressure on myself to send cards to everyone and that's stress I just don't want to have this year. So I'm not doing it! I Continue Reading