The crepe myrtles that line the streets of my neighborhood are in heavy bloom, their boughs laden with vibrant pink and white petals that canopy our sidewalks. Their summer beauty nearly takes ...
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It was a Friday morning, which meant that the kids and I were gathered in the living room for our weekly “Friday History” day. I sat criss-cross on the floor, Nico in ...
This One Will Make My Dad Blush
Last month, our family of six made our annual pilgrimage from our home in Central Texas to Southern California, where I spent the first thirty-two years of my life. You can take ...
Lately || May 2026
I am sure there have been busier months in the history of our family, but I would be hard-pressed to name one. May was FULL as we wrapped up our school year, ...
What I Learned this Spring . . . from trivia to life hacks to family insights, and more!
As you read this, I am in the San Bernadino mountains of California, worshipping Jesus and climbing ropes courses and dining on (fancy) camp food alongside my loved ones—both my family of ...
Wait. . . am I a tradwife?
I can’t recall when I first heard about the current “tradwife” movement. It certainly wasn’t on TikTok or YouTube—where the movement is trending—because I don’t follow “influencers” on those platforms (I don’t ...
You Only Know What You Know
I couldn’t help but chuckle as I overheard my daughter regaling a friend with the details of a cherished family rhythm. “On Fridays,” she whispered conspiratorially, “we get to have dinner in ...
Lately || April 2026
I have a complicated relationship with busyness: I love when our family is engaged in a variety of meaningful activities, but a packed schedule always leaves me feeling stressed, overwhelmed, and exhausted. ...
Bright Spots
It was one of those Monday mornings when it seemed like everything that could go wrong did. I will emphasize SEEMED LIKE because, obviously, there were innumerable possible catastrophes and even minor ...
On Bird Feeders and Funny Family Memories (and what they are teaching me about trusting the Lord)
When I was a junior in high school, our family spent spring break on a cruise through the Caribbean. This was back in the days when spring break was tied to Easter, ...