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  • Gratitude

    I am a terribly flawed person, and I don’t say that lightly. I still get it wrong most days. I struggle with impatience, pride, fear, and wanting control. I don’t have this figured out, and I probably never will. That… Continue reading

  • You get to build your perfect space for reading and writing. What’s it like? For me, it would be very open. Lots of light and windows. Organized well. Plants, candles, comfortable pillows, and soft, touchable textures. Bright pops of color.… Continue reading

  • Close! 😂😂😂

    Everyone is doing their own thing and I love it because I need a little Mama time today. Gary’s in the garage doing guy stuff, and the kids are enjoying their gifts. I think I’m going to take down the… Continue reading

  • December 25th

    This has been such a sweet Christmas!! This is the first Christmas that I didn’t spend the day fighting sadness. A new puppy playing under the tree, big kids who actually help instead of just make messes, and Gary home… Continue reading

  • Christmas 2025

    The kids have a miserable cold, so we opened gifts tonight so they can sleep in tomorrow. It was really nice. Mama is very tired. It’ll be nice to wake up tomorrow and not have to do a lot of… Continue reading

    Christmas 2025

  • So cute!

    I had to share.. our neighbor gave us this Christmas card with a BBQ gift card, and it completely made my day. We love our little Rusty. We love a Weiner Wonderland. 😂 Continue reading

  • Merry Christmas Eve!!!

    We’re busy Elves at the Alcinas. I’m finishing up last minute things. I’m sending out Sourdough and Buffalo Chicken Dip to all the neighbors, wrapping last minute gifts for the kids, and trying to slowly get all of our Christmas… Continue reading

  • Share what you know about the year you were born. 1977. The Apple home computer went on sale. We actually had one. Star Wars was released. Carter was President. Elvis died. Fleetwood Mac Rumours was released. My brother had the… Continue reading

  • ♥️

    I bet if we realized how often disappointment is actually God’s protection, we wouldn’t worry so much about things. He is so good. Continue reading

  • How different is your life from 10 years ago? Well, I have more stability for one. I’ve calmed down. I’m not tamed- I’m Rooted. There’s a big difference. I carry the same fire I always did, I just don’t let… Continue reading