Goodbye 2016 – Reflections from a Monumental Year  

Goodbye 2016 – Reflections from a Monumental Year  

Good morning friends and happy New Year’s Eve! Can you believe it’s the last day of 2016? I think this year was the fastest year of my life (which may have something to do with having a baby?) Every year, I like to look back and reflect 

Christmas Weekend 2016

Christmas Weekend 2016

And just like that, Christmas is over. Why are the best weekends the ones that fly by so quickly? I hope your Christmas weekend was relaxing and filled with lots of family time and good food! Friday Our weekend of celebration technically started on Friday evening 

SNOWED IN + Weekend Recap 

SNOWED IN + Weekend Recap 

Oh hey there friends, it’s me, Bethany. I’m sorry for the late recap post, but between a couple crazy days, Internet problems, and car situations, life has been full. I guess that’s how some weeks go, right? Okay, let’s rewind to Saturday morning… Saturday began 

Benaiah: Three Month Update 

Benaiah: Three Month Update 

So, my baby boy is a quarter of a year old and I really don’t know how I feel about that. I’m mostly thrilled that we’ve made it this far and I’m loving every new discovery Benaiah makes. I will admit, however, that I’m missing 

iPhone Photos Galore, Yoga, and Sister Time (TOL #56)

iPhone Photos Galore, Yoga, and Sister Time (TOL #56)

Hey friends and happy Thursday! Again, I apologize for the lack of blog posts this week. It looks like we will be able to get our computer fixed this weekend and I can’t wait. Also, almost all my photos are from my iPhone today, sorry 

Benaiah: Two Month Update

Benaiah: Two Month Update

And just like that Benaiah has now been with our family for a whole two months. These past two months have been the most challenging months of my life, but in a beautiful way. Learning Benaiah and learning how to best meet all his needs 

A Run, a Wedding, and a Chess Tournament (Weekend Recap 10/23)

A Run, a Wedding, and a Chess Tournament (Weekend Recap 10/23)

And we are back to Monday, why do the weekends fly by so fast? Our weekend seemed to pass all to quickly and the funny thing is, that when I sat down to draft this post, I had to think about what we actually did 

Large Salads, the First Hot Chocolate of the Season, and Friends Over (WIAW 10/11)

Large Salads, the First Hot Chocolate of the Season, and Friends Over (WIAW 10/11)

Before Benaiah entered our world, almost six (?!) weeks ago, I was told “the days will be long and the weeks will be short.” So far, that saying has proved true! Yesterday, was one of those long days. It wasn’t necessarily a bad long day, 

Benaiah’s Birth Story (Part 2)

Benaiah’s Birth Story (Part 2)

In case you missed it, part 1 of Benaiah’s birth story can be found here.  >>>>>> Last we left off, Landon, Hannah (my doula/sister-in- law), and I had just left for the hospital. On the way there, I had some pretty uncomfortable contractions, but I 

Benaiah’s Birth Story (Part 1) 

Benaiah’s Birth Story (Part 1) 

It’s been only four days since Benaiah was born and I’m still amazed that he is ours. Every little cry, coo, and snuggle is a reminder that life is such a miracle.  Bringing Benaiah into the world was not easy, but is was so worth