Goodness. When your baby turns 10 it hits a bit different. This girl has always loved a celebration, even since turning one;) …. We celebrated her last week with friends and cousins at a hotel sleepover. They swam, ate way to much junk, played games and put on temporary tatoos. She had a great time… Here is 10 random facts … Read More
FESTIVE FUN.
Happy Friday! I wanted to share a couple of things our family did last week in St. Louis in case you’re looking for some fun this month. Up first, we started going to St. Charles Christmas Traditions last year on Black Friday. Brandon and I both have that day off always, and so it just works well for us to … Read More
MORE MEMORIES AHEAD.
If you seen the reel on social media this week, then you already know we just bought a piece of land! We are all so excited for new memories to be made… We have big dreams for this land, and cannot wait to watch God orchestrate them. The Byars
FRIDAY FAVORITES.
Happy Friday! It’s going to be a great one I can already tell;) It’s been a minute since I’ve updated my tiny space of the internet with our life happenings. Some of this is crazy old, but when life gets chaotic the blog goes to the backburner. Happy to get it updated now though! Up first, I left off with … Read More
16 YEARS.
As of today, Brandon and I have been married for 16 years. Ya’ll. It seems like yesterday at times. There is no one I’d rather do life with than Brandon. He’s the best. We talk often about how marriage isn’t always 50/50. Some days it may be 25/75. Depending on how the day has gone for the other. It is … Read More
FRIDAY FAVORITES.
Happy Friday! And if your from Murphysboro, happy best week of the year in our little town. It’s no secret that we love all things small town life, and the Apple Festival is no acception. It’s been awhile (again;) since I’ve blogged, but I’m linking up with Erika and Andrea to share some favorites. Up first, those Friday Night Lights. We are … Read More
BACK TO SCHOOL 2023.
Happy Friday! It’s been one for the books around here this week… Last Sunday evening we had our annual “back to school brinner”. It’s a time where we get excited for school, pray and set goals for the year. We love this tradition so much! It could be any meal, but breakfast is fun and easy and I have offered … Read More
SUMMER 2023.
Well….I accidently kind of fell off grid for the summer with the blog:) I am back today recapping our summer. Summer is one of our favorite times as a family. We love the late nights, free evenings, the girls love the late mornings, and by August we are TIRED;) But it’s worth it. I say all the time when the … Read More
ELLIE IS 14!
Ellie turns 14 today! It’s wild, and bittersweet at the same time. She’s the kind of friend you want on your side, and will be a friend to just about anyone who needs one. She likes Bocce Ball (and to beat her parents at it;) She still loves reading and lego. Loves Hot Air Balloons. She’s a big fan of … Read More
FRIDAY FAVORITES.
Happy Friday! I’m linking up with Andrea and Erika to share some favorites. Up first, Ellie getting all dressed up for her 8th grade grad dance was a favorite. Our district doesn’t do a ceremony, but instead a semi formal dance. She had a date, and I think they had a great time… Running errands with Av, also a favorite when the … Read More