Lately || March 2025

When I was living in California, I never gave much thought to the arrival of spring. An Orange County winter is pretty mild, so the weather transition from February to March was ...

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Lately || February 2025

I know that February is the shortest month, but this February felt especially brief—especially after a January that dragged. We were home more than the usual amount this February due to recurrent ...

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Lately || January 2025

Today—January 30, 2025—would have been my grandmother’s one hundredth birthday. Sadly, she passed away just over a year ago and never got to see this milestone. But I’m thinking of Oma today, ...

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Lately || December 2024

December is always a (ribbon-fested, sugar-loaded) whirlwind, and this year—with Thanksgiving coming closer to Christmas—it felt especially quick. Our family had a full and joyful season, and I’m excited to be recapping ...

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Lately || November 2024

What a year this month has been! November isn’t over just yet, but with election season (blessedly) in the rear view mirror and Thanksgiving a lingering belly ache, I’m more than ready ...

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Lately || October 2024

For as long as I can remember, October has been my favorite month of the year. This October was a little different—not necessarily bad different, just different from my usual experience of ...

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Lately || September 2024

Happy Fall, y’all! I know that claiming this as my favorite season is about as basic as it gets, but the heart loves what it loves, and this heart of mine can’t ...

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Lately || August 2024

Every one of us has moments that split our lives into a Before and an After. The births of each of my children have been personal such moments, and welcoming Nickelson into ...

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Lately || July 2024

This month has been an absolute whirlwind! From the crazy news cycle to a busy summer schedule and plenty of nesting, my mind and hands have been kept busy! Here’s a look ...

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Lately || June 2024

We’re inching closer to Baby Month in the Jernejcic home, and it’s hard for me to focus on much else. Room/sleeping rearrangements are underway (finally!). Baby items are acquired and just need ...

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