I may have mentioned a time or ten that I have a slight obsession with flowers. They make me so darn happy. And during this past week, they've brightened up our home and my spirit even more than usual.  I've been going to the farmer's market down the road from us each week since we moved here. There are some amazing vendors who I love getting to chat with and learn a little more each time about their farms and produce. I always leave inspired, with recipe ideas in my head and my bag full ... continue reading...

These are from Sunday night while we were walking around the rose garden at beautiful Hermann Hall, and then from John Shea's most favorite favorite favorite time of day. Thank you so much for your kindness and encouragement yesterday. I am so thankful for you and for this wonderful community! I'm reading through all the verses again this morning that I've underlined and written in my journal, the ones I'd mentioned yesterday that I have been clinging to, and wanted to share them. If you have a ... continue reading...

Even when my heart hurts, this baby doll puts the biggest smile on my face. Every inch of his little body radiates love and light! I'm not sure how else to share this other than just to say it...  Last Sunday, I miscarried our second baby. We didn't find out for sure until Tuesday evening when I went in for a follow-up blood test, hoping and hoping that our little one made it through all the heartbreaking signs my body was showing. After hours of pacing the hospital waiting room, the ... continue reading...