these are the days.

Life lately... 

There have been many of days spent playing with our toys, painting, messing, fighting, cuddling, book reading, and sometimes (if mama is lucky) napping.

These winter days can seem long when we're stuck inside.

I'm learning to cherish and LOVE these slow days at home with my babies.

There is something lovely about having no where to rush to, no certain time we must be somewhere.

Our house is full of imperfections, but it's

HOME

to us

and it's full of

LOVE.

And how much better does that get?

These are the days.

2015 Recap

Life took on whole new meaning in 2015.

"YOU GIVE AND TAKE AWAY"

I began the yearly hugely (and uncomfortably) pregnant with Saylor Kate.

On February 17th, 2015 we welcomed her into our world after a fairly short, but pretty intense, labor. She immediately stole our hearts. After that, we began adjusting to life as a family of 4. I was surprised at how fairly easy the transition was for all of and how much more relaxed I was with baby #2. We quickly began getting out and about and tackling life together.

My Meemaw got sick early on in the year & bad new quickly turned worse. Within a few short months of diagnosis, we were saying goodbye to one of the most influential and special people in my life. She was the one that was supposed to live over 100. She was the grandma spiking the volleyball at family get togethers, out-shopping us at 3am on Black Friday, and the most joyful, energetic, godly person I knew. Life is hard sometimes. With 2 kids to tend to at home, I felt little control and like I wasn't able to be there as much as I wanted to. Losing her felt so unfair, but she left a legacy and a life to model after.,...

2015 brings to mind the song lyrics "You give and take away- my heart will choose to say LORD BLESSED BE YOUR NAME".

And that's my goal for 2016, to continue IN HIM. Trusting His ways are greater than mine and being forever grateful for the blessings he has entrusted to me. Honestly, I'd like to just slow down and BE more this year. BE still, BE present, BE content. Lose the hustle and bustle and focus more on home- opening our home to friends, cooking more meals, more lazy cuddle days. Life is fleeting and in 2016 I want to live a more simple life with the ones I love.

Here's to 2016 & here are some of my favorites from 2015!