Real life
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Humble Progress
“Running again feels awkward, humbling, and sweaty in ways that remind me that growth is earned—not entitled. But those miles meant something bigger than cardio. They represented forward motion—in health, in motherhood, in confidence, and in honoring the woman I… Continue reading
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Nothing but Gratitude
“When I look back, it’s a blur of busy calendars, muddy shoes, little boy laughter, wedding planning chaos, and freezer-filling Alaska days. But woven through all of it was this steady feeling of thankfulness.” Continue reading
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My Soul Dog
We got some hard news last week. After Diesel’s foot surgery, the results came back: soft tissue sarcoma. Cancer. The vet felt good about the surgery and confident that they got it all, which gives us hope but hearing the… Continue reading
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The Girls Who Got Me Here
When I reflect on walking down the aisle, my heart swells with gratitude, not just for the man waiting at the altar, but for the incredible women standing beside me. Each of them has been a part of shaping who… Continue reading
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Above the Clouds: A Day Across Minerva, Juno, and Ward
“Hiking a trail like this isn’t just about exercise. It’s about presence. It’s about the conversations you only have when you’ve been moving side by side for hours, when you’ve sweated, laughed, and sat in silence together. It’s about seeing… Continue reading
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Hand Me Down Stories
This morning, I came across a heartfelt post from a local mama reflecting on the sentimental value of hand-me-downs, and it sat in my mind most the morning. It reminded me that these aren’t just outgrown clothes or used toys,… 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 moment… Continue reading
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How my 1-year-old Taught me Resilience
2022 wasn’t the easiest chapter of my story, but it was the chapter of grace, growth, and resilience. I never asked for the fear, the anxiety, the anger, or the isolation. But when my life as I knew it flipped… Continue reading
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The Mom in the Middle
Somewhere between the granola bars and the chicken nuggets, the nature hikes and the movie nights, the parenting books and the “I’m just winging it,” there’s me. Maybe that’s you too. We live in this strange space where we feel… Continue reading
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So, what’re we going to do about it?
For those of us raised here, and raising our kids here, this land isn’t just scenery. It’s salmon smoke on the deck in the fall. It’s venison, halibut, and bear meat in the freezer all winter. It’s snowshoeing with your… Continue reading
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