Category: personal

  • Caring For An Aging Dog

    I can see it happening in slow, quiet ways. The stilling, the softening, the gentle retreat from the energetic chaos of youth. Mugatu, our dog who has been with us for so many years, is slowing down. His steps are more measured now, his once-bright eyes clouded with cataracts. He still wags his tail when…

  • Imposter Syndrome as an Author/Illustrator

    Imposter syndrome is a funny thing. It sneaks in quietly, like a shadow, and before you know it, you’re questioning everything. Today, as I dust off the rough draft of my fourth children’s book, “Growing Honey,” I can feel that old familiar doubt creeping in. Writing a book is hard enough, but writing and illustrating?…

  • 15 Favorite Biographical Picture Books

    15 Favorite Biographical Picture Books

    One of the best ways to introduce kids to history, innovation, and perseverance is through beautifully crafted picture books based on real lives. Most libraries have a junior biographical section these days, and I highly suggest checking it out! These books bring remarkable individuals to life, making their stories accessible and inspiring for young readers.…

  • My Experience with Pregnancy Anxiety

    My Experience with Pregnancy Anxiety

    I still remember the moment with aching clarity. I was newly pregnant after a devastating miscarriage, and instead of joy, I was drowning in anxiety. It wasn’t the occasional worry that most expectant mothers feel. This was something else, something all-consuming. I couldn’t eat. I couldn’t sleep. Panic attacks came in waves, crashing over me…

  • Harry Potter Movie Night

    Harry Potter Movie Night

    Some childhood memories stick with you forever. For my husband and me, Harry Potter is one of those things—a story that shaped us, comforted us, and filled us with wonder long before we ever became parents. I was one of the original readers who waited for release days and read the books right way, but…

  • The Slow Process of Making a House a Home

    The Slow Process of Making a House a Home

    When we bought this house, I stepped into a dream that we had prayed about for years. Even now, I sometimes catch myself wandering through its rooms with quiet awe, thinking, This is ours. Not someone else’s. Not a rental. Ours. And it feels like a miracle every single time. But if you walked in…

  • How to incorporate faith into your daily life

    How to incorporate faith into your daily life

    Being a mom often feels like juggling a thousand responsibilities at once. Between making meals, homeschooling (or school drop-offs), managing a home, and staying on top of endless to-do lists, it can feel impossible to carve out time for your spiritual life. But the truth is, nurturing your faith is essential—not just for you, but…

  • Putting My Hand to Cozy

    There’s a rhythm to the seasons that always feels comforting to me, but winter is the one that whispers, slow down (Yes, even in Texas). The days grow shorter, the nights stretch longer, and the world outside seems to slip into a quiet hibernation. It’s in these months that my home feels like more than…

  • My 2025 Goals

    My Goals for 2025: Ambitions, Adventures, and a Whole Lot of Grace The start of a new year always fills me with excitement and a touch of trepidation. I love the idea of fresh starts, shiny planners, and lofty goals. But I’ve also learned over the years that any plan needs a hefty dose of…