Photography: Kelly Sweet Photography This is a subject that’s been pulling on my heartstrings for awhile. However, since wedding blogs are supposed to be this blissful happy place it never seems appropriate to bring up the harsh reality that even when you said yes, you may not fulfill that journey down the aisle. I had […]

A day late and a dollar short.  That’s the story of my life right now.  This is my mother’s day blog post… which in fact is even being posted 2 days late.  The most frequently asked question of my personal life is all about being a mommy of 2.  How is it?  Is it easier/harder? […]

I’m so thankful for the sunshine and milder weather that has finally reached us here in West Michigan.  I think Polly (my cocker spaniel) is pretty thankful as well.  We’re finally able to step outdoors without having to be completely bundled head to toe, and as we do every spring, we’re on a quest – […]

Photo by Shannon Scott Photography What would the world be like without Dads?  I cannot even begin to fathom where I might be without mine.  This amazing man helps feed my crazy… with his own crazy!!  And while I know he doesn’t have Facebook, has probably never been on my blog and has no idea […]

Since it’s the week of love, I thought I’d share a little about my Valentine.  I’ve been trying all week to write a little about our love story… but it seems pretty lame.  I haven’t been able to come up with a post that describes us – everything that I’ve started sounds cheesy, or insincere […]

Guess what?!  Miss Gretta is officially 1 year old today!  I can’t even believe it!!  Margaretta James Ferguson, 6 lbs 13 oz, she was born at 11:32 pm on this chilly November day! Which leads me into my next question, have you read about the contentment challenge?  It is really inspiring me and has helped […]

I generally try not to blog or do any work on a Sunday.  Sunday’s are that amazing day every week where we can sit back and relax, take a nap after church and possibly not plan anything at all and just let the day happen. However, sometimes my brain doesn’t really get that memo.  I […]