We always thought that we’d spend a few years living internationally. It was a goal, in a way, a dream even, especially for Jake. He joined a company out of college in part because of their work all over the world and opportunities for that. So far it has taken us to a handful of… Read More
We took a road trip to Oregon in the fall of last year. It was one of those trips I wanted to take for years, and one I often think about since. Sometimes we even dream of buying a little cottage along a river nestled in those pines and wild blackberry bushes, minutes from the… Read More
We celebrated 10 years together this summer. It’s been so great. I could go on about the profound blessing of these 10 years married to him, but I’ll save that for a love letter (for now 😘). BUT I would like to share something. It’s what I write on advice cards at bridal showers. Throughout our… Read More
Ava was surprised the other day when she heard that we can bake things with pumpkin. (Clearly I’m still coming out of hibernation after having the twins, just starting to make a full week of dinners over here.) BUT I am excited about baking again, it satisfies Ava’s love of making things and I love… Read More
(and how I’ve actually enjoyed it) Potty training the twins has been so interesting to me. I dreaded it and put it off and mentally geared myself up for it for weeks while they insisted on using the potty and tried to put on underwear. So when the rain came and planned to stick around… Read More