Love
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Grateful for His Year, Grateful for Him
“There is a unique ache in co-parenting that shows itself most clearly on birthdays—the day that should feel simple and celebratory, the day that marks your becoming a mother, and yet it seems tangled in logistics” Continue reading
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The Little Things That Mean Everything
Love stories often get told in big gestures—flowers, fancy dinners, surprise trips. But the truth is, the kind of love that carries our marriage is found in the quiet, ordinary moments. It’s in the way we choose each other daily,… Continue reading
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Letters to my Sons
To my bonus baby— Fawkes, my sweet boy—you came into my life with this old-soul gentleness, like you’ve always carried a handful of wisdom tucked into your back pocket. Sometimes I forget how young you really are because you move… Continue reading
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Newlywed Bliss
Being surrounded by all the people we love was such a beautiful and blessed gift. The sun shined over Ketchikan all week in preparation for our wedding. I even ended up with a true Alaskan sunburn in my wedding photos—a… Continue reading
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calm wonderful excitement
There’s a particular kind of magic that comes with being a bride — a mix of joy, anticipation, and yes, a little flutter of nerves. But here’s the unexpected part: for me, it hasn’t been stressful at all. From the… Continue reading
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Raising Little Giants
Let’s not sugarcoat it: raising little kids is hard. Beautiful, yes. Meaningful, absolutely. But also really, really hard. Some mornings, it feels like I’m running a marathon before I’ve had a full cup of coffee. And yet, even in the… Continue reading
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Not your average Tuesday
There’s something magical about living in a place where ordinary moments turn into unforgettable memories. Tonight was one of those moments—a random Tuesday dinner on the beach, relaxed into comfy beach chairs, toes in the sand, and bellies full of… Continue reading
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rich in love, laughter, and family
As a mother, there are days when I feel like I’m barely holding it all together. But when I take a step back, I’m overwhelmed not by the chaos, but by the gratitude I feel for the village that surrounds… Continue reading
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vulnerability, encouragement, & commitment
As many of you know, Adam and I are engaged, and in just a few weeks— I’ll be standing beside the man I love and we’ll commit to forever. In some ways, it feels like a new chapter, but in… Continue reading
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presence, honesty, & effort
There are days in motherhood when I feel like I’ve fallen short. Maybe I lost my patience. I forgot an appointment. I let the laundry pile up and used too much screen time. The guilt creeps in quietly, whispering that… Continue reading
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