Seriously my husband’s FAVORITE meal I’ve ever made. This has become a go-to meal for us at least twice a month. We love it so much and have it so often, that we shortened the name to Chicken Yaki. (This may be partially due to the fact that neither one of us is entirely sure how to pronounce the full …
Snow Day Project
Ya’ll remember how I got my Cricut machine a few weeks ago, hated it, and almost gave up on ever being good at anything? Well, I can’t say that I’ve mastered it, but I can say that I kinda sorta figured it out finally. I think I know what I’m doing now, and I’ve successfully completed 4 projects. My latest …
When Life Happens
On December 1, 2014, I received an email that has changed my life forever. One of my students had been diagnosed with cancer. One of my fifth grade students. An 11-year-old. A child with so much life left to live. The next day was the most challenging school day I’ve ever faced as a teacher. Trying to explain to a …
Unwavering Faith
Have you ever thought about what that would really look like? Unwavering faith. Literally, unwavering. No matter what circumstances come your way, you never once doubt the sovereignty of your Savior. When the worst possible scenarios arise in your life, you continually praise Him for what He has blessed you with. Women, this is what we are called to. When …
Lemon Garlic Chicken with Gravy and Rice (aka: Husband’s favorite)
For those of you that know me, you know I am not the type to follow a recipe. (I am, however, a rule-follower.) When it comes to cooking, I like to take ideas and blend them together to make my own recipes. And because I don’t use recipes or write anything down, I never make the exact same thing twice. …
Reworked Designs
What is Reworked Designs?? Reworked designs is a small business that my husband and I started last year. We build all sorts of things out of reclaimed wood, from tables to signs to headboards to corn hole boards. We started it after receiving compliments on a few of the projects Brandon had built for our home. We never dreamed that it …
Cricut Exploring
Guess who got a new Cricut Explore machine for Christmas! This girl. Guess who has no idea how to do anything on it! This girl. I opened it up last night and registered the machine. I tried to create my first project. It’s in the trash now. I am a very optimistic person, and I really want to see the …
Pants Ripping and Hearts Beating
If you’ve ever been to Opryland Hotel around Christmas time, you’ll understand my ridiculous love affair with this beautiful masterpiece. Or maybe you hate it as much as my husband does. Either way, you’ll enjoy this story. So, I had been begging Brandon to take me to Opryland for a few weeks, and we finally decided to go the day …
The Most Delicious Baked Spaghetti
One of my go-to recipes has always been spaghetti. In our first couple of years of marriage, I resorted to my go-to meal a lot because I was very busy and hadn’t conquered the whole meal planning thing. Praise you women who plan your family’s weekly meals and grocery lists every Sunday afternoon. Teach me your ways. Anyway, over time I …
Waiting & Longing
Have you ever wanted something so badly that it was all you could think about? Had a desire in your heart that literally drove you to do everything in your power in order to attain that one thing? I think back to my childhood when I was so excited about Christmas morning. I remember waiting at the top of the …