connecting & encouraging women to live out a GRACE filled life

I have always loved change. Mostly because, until I turned 18, my life stayed exactly the same. Since then, it has been a constant...

🌟 Life is messy, but there's beauty in the chaos. 🌟 A few years ago, I launched a blog—a fun but challenging journey. After some time...

Animals! Animals! Animals! Today was the day we had been eagerly anticipating—our visit to Yellowstone! My goal was to see as many...

A Very Special Memorial Day! It's been many years since our last vacation with Mom and Dad, making this trip even more special. Despite...

We said farewell to Jackson and set out for what I knew would be my favorite part of the trip: visiting my parents in Cody! They are...

After a great night's sleep, we were up early and eager for a day filled with thrilling adventures. The Wild West was calling, and we...

After a great night’s sleep at Snake River Lodge, we woke up ready for a day of adventure only minutes away from the awe-inspiring Grand...

Our adventure began with a late-night arrival in Salt Lake City, but we woke up to gorgeous weather, surrounded by snow-capped mountains...

Let me start by saying when you are reading any of my posts, just know that either I have already walked through that season (and God is...

Just a week ago I posted this on my blog. When I think about God’s faithfulness, I can tell you I have 100% seen it all throughout my...

Hello friends (old & new)! Thanks for joining me back here on my blog. I can’t believe that my last blog post was in February…February...

Whew, we made it through January and February is slipping away quickly. Come on, spring! January marked short, dark days of winter, plus...

What’s a ‘hate word’? You may be thinking about hateful words towards others, but I am talking how you talk and think about yourself....

A few years back I tried to count the number of times that I had moved. Until I was 18, I lived in the same house…and then the moving...

Have you ever wondered why January is so hard? Since October, we have had three magnificent holidays back to back. We start with...

It’s hard to believe it has been two years since I decided to launch a blog. Time flies. And when you have the year 2020 thrown into the...

Its been since last August since I posted on my blog and maybe later I can share the reasons why. But as I scrolled through my old blog...

Thank goodness we created this fun bucket list. Because honestly turning 50 is not so thrilling, especially when they make you drink a...

Hey – I’m Stephanie. Remember me? I started a blog and tried so hard to be consistent. But hey - life happens and it seemed to be...

I can’t believe that April is finally here! However, it doesn’t feel like spring just yet here in the mountains. Anyone else ready for...

It was August 2016 and Andy and I bought our very first camper. We were officially empty nesters and determined to make the best of our...

Before joining the staff at my church (Friday was my 2 year anniversary - wow) – I founded and led a moms group for over three years...

I am peppy. I am positive. I love fun, and I have a good time everywhere I go, but… There are a few questions I seem to ask myself every...

Throughout the last five years, we lived in the cutest country (very small) cottage, while we built our (final!) home. It seemed like the...

A weekend getaway in the middle of winter is the best way to invest in your marriage! Just taking time to be intentional and spend...

You Give Love a Bad Name I am an ‘80s girl who loves ‘80s rock. An ‘80s girl, who loves ‘80s rock and has a preacher for a daddy - a...

Can WD-40 Be applied to body parts? I remember falling in love with my husband. His laughter, funny quotes (most of which I never had...

Re.tox.ing [a winter season of recharging + detoxing following the holidays] January is exciting with all the new goals and determination...

Every January, I feel a little relieved. The holidays are over, life slows down (well, kind of) and I can breathe again. It’s time to...