26 Weeks (and a recap from the first and second trimesters)

26 Weeks (and a recap from the first and second trimesters)

I am so out of the habit of taking pictures for the blog it isn’t even funny. With Benaiah’s pregnancy, I am pretty sure we have almost every week of growth documented. And for this one – I think I have about 5 pictures. Woops. 

My Thoughts on Breaking Through Running Plateaus & Dry Spells

Have you ever felt stuck with you running? Like you are running your miles but they are 1: feel ‘bleh’, you have to stop every 10 seconds to catch your breath or 2: you just don’t feel like running, like at all. I can totally 

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 

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 

Prenatal Strength Circuit Workout

Prenatal Strength Circuit Workout

  Follow my blog with Bloglovin I’ll be honest, there are days when trying to muster up the enthusiasm to workout is hard. (Like today, 8/31/16) Running was the last thing I wanted to do this morning, I felt like I would rather have crawled back 

(I’m Still Pregnant…) Bump Date: 40 Weeks! 

(I’m Still Pregnant…) Bump Date: 40 Weeks! 

Honestly, I was hoping I wouldn’t have to share another bump date with you all. Not because I don’t love to keep you up to date with my pregnancy, but because Landon and I are anxiously awaiting this little ones arrival.  I catch myself thinking 

A Relaxing Weekend and We Passed My Due Date (Weekend Recap 8/28)

This weekend went way too quickly. It seems as though these past couple months have been so busy that Landon and I haven’t had a ton of time to just be together. So, this weekend that is just what we did.  Really, we didn’t even 

Trader Joe Runs, New Water Bottles, and My Blog’s Makeover (Friday Favorites 8/26)

Trader Joe Runs, New Water Bottles, and My Blog’s Makeover (Friday Favorites 8/26)

Good morning and happy Friday!! I can’t believe it’s Friday already, didn’t the weekend just end? As quickly as this weekend has flown by, I’m hoping the weekend’s pace is a little bit slower.  Okay, so, you know that recipe I was going to share. 

Let’s Get this Labor Party Started, Clean Kitchens, and Sugar Crashes (TOL #44)  

Ahh, Thursday’s…we are getting close to the weekend and so far, the only plans I have for the weekend are bouncing on my exercise ball, walking, running, and maybe eating a whole pineapple. But…more on that later.  Thank you to Amanda for hosting this morning!