The idea came organically, the way many powerful ideas come. We sat around our worn kitchen table enjoying Bryan’s smoked ribs, sweet potatoes mashed with the perfect amount of nutmeg and greek yogurt, grilled green beans and homemade parmesan biscuits. We ate on our wedding china – the same china that until two years ago sat in boxes – for no …
I heart verbal Communication
Gosh, I’m the biggest fan of verbal communication. Yes, social media avenues where comments are left and sentiments gushed are awesome. I adore a good handwritten note or thoughtful text, but there’s nothing quite like seeing body language or hearing one’s tone when verbally communicating. Words, you had me at hello. What I most appreciate about the handing back and …
Celebrating a Son’s 4th Birthday
Our baby. Our second son. Our Ty Christian. How is it today he holds up four sweet fingers instead of three? With Ty our family is perfectly complete. And God knows Ty is the ideal kid to be our caboose. The one that keeps us on our toes and knees. The one who gobbles up life and bravely enters situations with smiles and an …
Unexpected Encouragement
My mom, being the gift-giver that she is, brought over an adorable green onesie for Ty declaring, WHAT HAPPENS AT GRANDMA’S, STAYS AT GRANDMA’S, along with a treat for Tanner, a delectable snack in the form of chocolate for me, and I’m sure something else that I can’t recall at the moment… simply because her love language is gift-giving and …