We missed a post there - for good reason too! We traveled to a family reunion and then visited Hot Springs National Park in that time and I want to share a few highlights from a successful National Parks trip. The Park. Hot Springs National Park is a bit different than my stereotype of a National Park. Yes, there are wonderful hiking trails through gorgeous forests - but … [Read more...] about Hot Springs National Park
It’s Not All Exciting
Some days we get to post about all sorts of exciting deals. But Life isn't always Super Exciting. Not real life anyway. Many stores start running summer clearance sales after the 4th of July. In hopes of finding these sales, I took a long shopping trip today through three cities with 150 miles of driving. In the end, I came up almost as empty as the gas tank. Take a … [Read more...] about It’s Not All Exciting
Finding Normal
What is normal? We wrestle with that question every day! Working at home. One of the biggest obstacles that we have found with me working at home lies in keeping me working. Kids always want to share something with daddy and what daddy wouldn't want to take the time to hear what's on his son's heart? Boundaries make productivity possible and yet enforcing them can tax an … [Read more...] about Finding Normal
Family Business
Family and Business Intersect We started our business as a family endeavor. And it provides unique ways to enjoy our family. We love getting to make things that express who we are. Today this new piece hangs on our wall, as a token of the early parts of our adoption journey. This last week, while working and wrestling with some emotions, I decided to pull a few parts … [Read more...] about Family Business
Embryo Adoption: When Life is Hard
We've missed an update or two lately, because life can be hard. News After a frozen embryo transfer, you wait. We did that, but it was obvious to us that Rachael was pregnant. Her body made that clear. But the indications eased up and the pregnancy test came back negative. And again a few days later. At least one of the babies stuck for a short while, but all three have … [Read more...] about Embryo Adoption: When Life is Hard
