the journal

When you think of a love story, what do you think of? Chipotle? Me too! That’s also how Angie and Adam feel, as that’s how they first met was working there as management. Now, if you ask me, that’s the best way! Fun little snippet, my husband and I had one of our first dates […]

A prayer. The silence. The serenity that washes over all that are present. A moment to take the day in and rejoice in what is to come. The voice of Jesus telling you that He has brought you the one your soul desires and will cherish for eternity. This moment was such a pure and […]

It all started in high school. When you saw that cute boy with the brown hair and those beautiful brown eyes. Your heart beats a million miles a minute. The butterflies fluttering nonstop. Their story began and the adventures followed after. Mariah and Zach met in high school in Wisconsin where they grew up. With […]

The moment you learn you’re becoming a mother is one of the most intimate and sweetest moments. The joy. The love. The fear. The excitement. All of the emotions in one moment. It could be the hormones running through your body or just the pure bliss it brings. I remember the moment I found out […]

What is the first thing you think about when you hear the word teacher? Passionate. Kind. Selfless. Giving. These are all the words that come to mind when I think of one previous teacher that I absolutely adore. Amanda was a Spanish teacher in Oregon as well as a kindergarten teacher in Arizona for a […]

I will never get over just how tiny newborns are. It doesn’t matter if you have a newborn, or your kids are grown up. You never remember just how teeny tiny they are. Their ears. Their nose. Their feet. Their hands. So small, yet they hold such a big place in your heart. As a […]