Do you have a friend who just found out she is expecting a boy and isn't sure quite what to think? That's how I felt four years ago when I brought Boy #1 home from the hospital. I grew up with four girl cousins and two sisters. (And, not to be forgotten, one brother, but he was ten years older than …
Locked In
The other day my two-year-old, Chase, accidentally locked his older brother and I in their bedroom. We have the lock turned around so they can't lock us out; I hadn't thought twice about getting locked in. What makes it worse is that we have a child safety knob on that door, so Chase couldn't …
Behind the Scenes of Let Why Lead
I always enjoy seeing other bloggers' desks. Does anyone else feel like it just adds a new dimension to the woman you've gotten to know by reading her blog? I love that. So . . . Welcome to my favorite space in the house! My little desk is tucked in our family room, right beside the kitchen. Since …
DIY Inspiration Board
After eyeing these burlap message boards at Ballard Designs for quite a while, I decided making my own would be simple enough, and I was right! I ordered a basic cork bulletin board (24x36) and some upholstery nails on amazon. I picked up some linen at the fabric store (technically a linen …
Salsa Chicken & Black Bean Soup
I was trying to decide whether I love this recipe because it's crazy easy to make, just plain tasty, or healthy (which can be hard to come by, as far as crock pot recipes go). Then I figured it's probably not a bad thing if I can't decide. I originally found the recipe while looking for a black …
Soaking It In
These are the moments we live for. When the sun wraps you up . . . When your kids search for buried treasure . . . When your husband grabs you and tries to make you stay in the waves . . . I breathe deep and thank God that I have family. …
