Hello friends! I cannot believe it’s been almost two years since I’ve written a blog post.
I’m not sure exactly why, but my interest and energy for blogging just fell to the wayside for awhile. A couple of times I even debated deleting my blog when the domain renewal came up, but I could never do it with the expectation that maybe someday I’d want to dive back into it again. And today is that day!
Where to begin?
I feel like we’ve grown and accomplished and experienced so much over the last two years! And I’m happy to say that we are doing really well. Here’s a few highlights:
THE BOYS! They are growing so fast. Miles is now 9, Leo 7, and Graham 5! They are happy and healthy and funny and amazing!
We finished our deck (cannot wait to share this!)
I designed and installed a fireplace in our family room.
I’ve done lots of little projects too - Mudroom built-ins, gallery wall in the stairs, painting the boy’s rooms and the downstairs half bath, refinishing my kitchen table, LOTS of landscaping (Can’t believe we’ve been in this house for 4.5 years now!)
My long-going battle over custody is FINALLY over. Finally. It’s taken so many years to get here, but we ended up exactly where we wanted/needed, and I truly believe it is good for everyone involved. I feel like I have a new lease on life and that I can breathe knowing it is finalized and we have all the protections in place that we need. Such a weight of worry is lifted. I am so thankful. (Maybe that’s also partially why I have the energy to blog again!).
We rescued a kitten, Blueberry! He is loveable and absolutely huge, haha
We’ve taken some amazing vacations to Florida, to Family Camp in Michigan (twice!), Wisconsin to visit family and our family farm, and a number of weekend getaways! The boys are at such awesome ages and I love traveling and having adventures with them!
I’ve gotten really into taking Barre 3 classes at our local studio! Best, most fun workout! (along with Paddleboarding, which I have taken up in the summers!)
My sister moved from California to Cincinnati and is SO close! I’m so excited to have her 2-hours away!
We started going to a new church (Crossroads) and I’ve continued to grow so much in my faith <3
I got to go to Carolina Point Young Life Camp as an adult guest this past summer - it was an AWESOME experience!
My firm was acquired in November 2021.. that was a big, kind of scary change but it’s gone really well!
And overall we’ve had more awesome moments and memories with family and friends than I can count <3
The years weren’t without the hard parts though. Our sweet dog Tucker passed away last summer. Soo many legal expenses and court dates and delays that knocked me off my feet. Walking with dear friends through some really hard heartaches. A car accident that totaled my car (thankfully everyone was completely fine!). An awful battle with Covid and long-covid. And my sweet, amazing, beloved aunt Chris passed after a battle a super brave battle with pancreatic cancer. Anxiety. Agh.
But the good outweighed the bad, and the hard things brought some good lessons and blessings too. If anything the last few years, I’ve learned that the good and the hard coexist. The hard things can make the good things even sweeter, the hard things can make friendships and bonds even stronger, and that God can get you through anything if you keep the faith.
Anyway! I’m excited to share more about house projects, life, things I’m learning, and things that are inspiring me! Any special requests?
Welcome back! :)
