Quotable // from Socrates

“The way to gain a good reputation is to endeavor to be what you desire to appear.” ~ Socrates ...

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What I Learned in February {2015}

It’s that time again. . . my favorite time of the month here on the blog, when I get to share some of the interesting, surprising, and (occasionally) deep things that I’ve ...

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Lately // February 2015

February has always been my least favorite month of the year. The excitement of Christmas has long since worn off, January resolutions have lost their luster, and the warm days of summer ...

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Quotable // from Pat Flynn

“I would much rather live a life full of oh wells than a life full of what ifs.” ~ Pat Flynn ...

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StrengthsFinder 2.0 // Book Review

There’s nothing quite like becoming a parent to prompt you to evaluate your life’s purpose. At the end of 2014, Luke and I each sat down to reflect on our hopes, intentions, ...

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Charleston Michael: One Month

My precious little Charlie-boy, how is it possible that you are already a month old?! In a way, it seems as though you have been a part of our lives forever, and ...

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Quotable // from Torquato Tasso

“Love is when he gives you a piece of your soul, that you never knew was missing.” ~ Torquato Tasso Happy Valentine’s Day! May your day, and your soul, be filled with ...

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Charlie’s Nursery Tour

When we moved into our current apartment a little over a year ago, one of its key features was that it had a third bedroom. At the time, we only needed two ...

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February Verse of the Month // Numbers 6:24-26

Throughout 2015, Luke and I are selecting a monthly verse to memorize and meditate on. Last month’s verse proved to be an excellent “birth mantra” and was effective in helping me push ...

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Surviving Mommyhood: What’s Saving My Life Right Now

I knew what to expect. From the moment I began sharing the news of my pregnancy, family and friends did their best to prepare me: becoming a parent is wonderful, they said; ...

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