{Pretty, Happy, Funny, Real} – and an Update About Writing
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September 28, 2017
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Family and Parenting
~Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life, as inspired by the women at Like Mother, Like Daughter~ First, the update promised by the title, and then on to the regularly-scheduled {phfr} post: For the past few months, I’ve been telling myself it’s time to get back to writing. I had a good habit going this … Continue reading "{Pretty, Happy, Funny, Real} – and an Update About Writing"
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September 21, 2017
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Family and Parenting
~Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life, as inspired by the women at Like Mother, Like Daughter~ {Pretty} On Monday morning, after Abby woke up at 5:30 (and, with some coaxing, went back to sleep), I settled myself on the couch with a cup of hot tea, my journal, and my bible. In the past … Continue reading "{Pretty, Happy, Funny, Real}"
Read More{Pretty, Happy, Funny, Real}
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September 14, 2017
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Family and Parenting
~Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life, as inspired by the women at Like Mother, Like Daughter~ {Pretty} I know this photograph may only look like a gray morning, nothing pretty at all, but to me, it’s absolutely beautiful. This morning, we woke to overcast skies, a hint of mist rising up the hill, and … Continue reading "{Pretty, Happy, Funny, Real}"
Read More{Pretty, Happy, Funny, Real}
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September 07, 2017
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Family and Parenting
~Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life, as inspired by the women at Like Mother, Like Daughter~ September. For me, it’s always signified a fresh start, a new beginning. I’m trying to lean into that feeling this year, in these first few days after Labor Day. I want to renew some of the habits that … Continue reading "{Pretty, Happy, Funny, Real}"
Read More{Pretty, Happy, Funny, Real}
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August 31, 2017
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Family and Parenting
~Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life, as inspired by the women at Like Mother, Like Daughter~ After our crazy start to August, we’re settling in, taking some deep breaths, and looking forward to the cooler temperatures and (slightly) more structured days of fall. Here’s what we’ve been up to this week. {Pretty} On Sunday, … Continue reading "{Pretty, Happy, Funny, Real}"
Read More{Pretty, Happy, Funny, Real} – Whirlwind August Edition (or, Where I’ve Been the Last Month)
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August 25, 2017
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Family and Parenting
This year, we meandered through June and July, savoring a slow and relaxing pace, enjoying the good things that summer has to offer: fresh produce, dips in the pool, friends and family and sunshine. And then, August hit. And August has been a whirlwind of a month. On August 4th, we hopped on a plane … Continue reading "{Pretty, Happy, Funny, Real} – Whirlwind August Edition (or, Where I’ve Been the Last Month)"
Read More{Pretty, Happy, Funny, Real}
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July 27, 2017
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Family and Parenting
~Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life, as inspired by the women at Like Mother, Like Daughter~ {Pretty} More food, Jenn? Really? Yes, really. I mean, c’mon. How could I not include food? All of that beautiful bounty came from my garden (which happened through no doing of my own). And then there are … Continue reading "{Pretty, Happy, Funny, Real}"
Read MoreKatie-Speak, Vol 1
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July 25, 2017
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Family and Parenting
I’ve been neck-deep in motherhood of late, feeling at times as though it simply isn’t possible to do more than keep us all alive until the end of the day (with bonus points thrown in for clean dishes and washed – though not folded or put away – laundry). As such, I haven’t written much … Continue reading "Katie-Speak, Vol 1"
Read More{Pretty, Happy, Funny, Real}
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July 20, 2017
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Family and Parenting
~Capturing the context of contentment in everyday life, as inspired by the women at Like Mother, Like Daughter~ {Pretty} I know, I know. This time of year, it seems all my {pretty} moments are centered around food. But I just can’t help myself. I love summer produce. I love the fresh tomatoes, broccoli, chard, spring … Continue reading "{Pretty, Happy, Funny, Real}"
Read MoreTen Years: A Photo Essay
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July 13, 2017
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Family and Parenting
Ten years ago today, these two kids vowed to forsake all others, to love each other without reservation, to honor and respect each other, to comfort each other in times of distress, and to encourage each other to further develop God’s gifts, for better for worse, for richer for poorer, in sickness and in health, … Continue reading "Ten Years: A Photo Essay"
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