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2019 has gotten off to a slow start for me. I had a big list of projects and plans I was going to tackle but unfortunately a lot of those things haven’t gotten completed yet. I had plans to consistently workout, eat healthier, spend more time outside, wake up earlier. You know - all the things you’re supposed to do at the start of the year?! Well, nope! Most days I feel defeated and frustrated with myself that I can’t accomplish the things I want to. I go to bed and make a list of all the things I should be doing but all my body wants to do is sleep. __________ Y’all, the 1st trimester fog and sickness is no joke. So I’m learning to give myself the grace I need to. It’s good to challenge ourselves and to have self discipline but it’s not healthy to guilt myself or put unrealistic pressure to perform as the same level as everyone else. We all have different capabilities and mine is a little lower in this season. That’s okay. I am learning my new pace! And I am so thankful for the Jesus’ strength that moves in our weakness, a gracious husband (who has done a lot of cooking and cleaning lately) and a spunky little 2 yr old. Thankfully, I am starting to turn a corner with this sickness and can feel my energy increasing a little bit each day.
There’s another heartbeat among us. Luke and I are thrilled to share we are growing our family. Shiloh is going to be the best big sister. Baby coming late summer! ___________________ “Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.” ‭‭James‬ ‭1:17‬ ‭
I think I am making up for ALL the lack of Vitamin D I’ve received in the past few months. We were probably indoors for only an hour yesterday and it was perfect. Santa Barbara, you’re a dream! Now, can we take this weather back to Alabama please?
I’ve deleted this app a couple of weeks go and it’s been quite lovely... but added it back to share how much I love this guy and thankful for trips to one of our favorite places! California, you’re perfect destination for those dreary January days.
Merry Christmas! We had the best day yesterday 🎄♥️
Two more sleeps until #Christmas! 🎄♥️
It feels like I have 1,001 things left to be done before #Christmas gets here but all I can do is sit right here and snuggle my girl (and her daddy & Ellie too, of course!) ♥️🐶 The Christmas cards can wait, right?!
Luke and I have talked about painting our house. It’s currently grey with black shutters and a blue door. I love the grey but I also dream about a white house with black shutters... you know the classic Colonial America style?! ...Or we’ve thought about a White House with grey shutters and a grey door. Has anyone done this lately? I’d love any tips or ideas you have!
I love this picture. It looks like it was shot on the old film camera that my dad used when we were little. It’s blurry and a little out of focus and I love that. Her smile is perfect. A few minutes of playground time and mom’s presence were exactly what she needed this afternoon. 💕