32 years old today, and there has been quite a few things that I’ve learned through the years. I’ve made good choices, stupid choices, and learned that sometimes the only explanation for your actions is, “it seemed like a good idea at the time.” But through it all, I’ve learned. And firsthand, from my own… Continue reading 32 THINGS IVE LEARNED IN MY 32 YEARS
we are somehow a whole month into the new year. a lot has changed and a lot hasn’t, but i still have more hope for 2021 than I did for 2020. with few words, here's our month in photos. we got a new bed! we've been keeping an eye out for a bed we both… Continue reading january 2021, in photos.
summer has winded down and the weather is cooling off. the kids are off and back to school and the summer of 2020 is behind us. this summer was certainly different than all others; a whole lot less distractions with a large majority of places being closed. but truthfully, it was nice. rather than rushing… Continue reading our summer 2020 family diary.
for months, we planned a camping trip to iowa with my family and some of our family friends. we were a little hesitant if it was going to even happen due the covid pandemic, but were thrilled once we got word from the campground that they would be opening back up, and just in time!… Continue reading a photo journal – iowa camping trip.
with a new year and turning thirty-one, i always enjoy a new year to reflect, refresh, and cultivate my goals for the upcoming year. last year i turned 30, and i thought it would be fun to reflect on my first year in my thirties. it was big year for me; lots of personal growth… Continue reading my thirtieth year.
the month of january seemed like it lasted half a dang year, and now february seems to be just FLYING by. as much as i'm looking forward to warmer weather, i wish it would slow down a bit just so i could enjoy each of these moments a little bit longer. this month is only… Continue reading february fun | slumber parties, valentine’s day, and the everyday adventures
2019 started off challenging, but has ended being one of the very best years. i'm taking this year as something that i will look back to, and be grateful for where it took me. and in 2020, i'm ready for more, more of this happy life. i took a few minutes to look through my… Continue reading a recap of our year – 2019.
the summer of 2019 is officially over for me as my girls have started back up with school. this summer had its lows, it's highs. and everything in between. but looking back at all the pictures that i'll be sharing in this post, it was the best summer of my life. so many life changes… Continue reading a photo journal – summer 19
"without rain, there are no flowers". 2018 was really, really tough for me...so many ups and downs, adventures and surprises, challenges, and successes. but i'm taking this year as something that i will look back to, and be grateful for where it took me. and 2019, i'm ready to live. as exhausting as this year… Continue reading a photo journal – 2018, looking back gratefully
i'm a lover of lists and enjoy being able to cross things off of them once they're complete. it keeps me on track and motivated to get things done. me turning 30 is scarily just around the corner for me; i'm already dreading it so much. i'll be 30 in less than 8 months… Continue reading 30 before 30.
Okay To Be Shay 