The Hardest and Best Parts of Parenting

September 21, 2020

Being a parent is awesome but it definitely has challenges. I want to share with you the hardest parts of parenting and the best parts of parenting. First off, let me give you some background.

Evacuation and the Threat of Wildfire

September 14, 2020

I live in a small, rural community along Hwy. 228, near the Calapooia River. This whole week has felt so crazy and as if these huge fires came out of nowhere.

The Positive Side of Quarantine

September 7, 2020

I think we can agree that life before quarantine was busy, at least my life was that way. Family life is demanding and well there is not a lot of time to do it all. Quarantine has made everyone slow down.

Staying Sane This Summer

August 31, 2020

Now everyone is always home, all the time and it has taken some adjustment by everyone. So, we’ve tried to find ways to have some fun at home and keep us from going crazy, or driving each other crazy!

Family Closeness and Support

August 24, 2020

When I met my now husband Kody, he too valued family. Over the years both of our families have been very supportive as we became parents and have grown over the years. Knowing that we can count on our families for support has been a great blessing!

Delilah Takes to the Skies

August 17, 2020

Since Delilah was born almost the exact day Oregon went into quarantine, I’ve joked that her car seat and diaper bag have been the least used baby items we purchased.

Decision-Making as Parents: The 4Cs

August 10, 2020

As parents, we decisions to make when it comes to childcare, preschool, and school for the coming school year. Parenting has many challenges and now there is an added layer of complexity because of COVID-19.