Heidi’s Blog
The Ten On Tuesdays: Tips for Disney First-Timers
Prior to our trip, much research was conducted regarding everything from dining at Disney to formulating touring plans for each of the theme parks. By the way, how did we ever plan a family vacation without social media? There are many self-proclaimed experts out...
Crashing Back to Reality {An Attitude of Gratitude}
After five magical days at Disney, our re-entry into normal life has been a little bumpy. The boys are constantly jumping on each other's last nerve, the car needed an expensive repair and the new HVAC system for the upstairs will be installed on Wednesday. It's...
Five Minute Friday: Jump
Jump. Without fear of what lies ahead. The adrenaline rush far outweighs any danger lurking just out of sight. This is what motherhood has taught me. Not to live carelessly with reckless abandon but to embrace opportunity and find joy in the small moments of this...
The Ten On Tuesdays: Lessons Learned
I was a much better parent before I actually was a parent. Perhaps you can relate. In my perfectly dillusional world, teaching the boys to ride their bikes would be fun. No one would come unglued. Bicycle helmets would not be chucked across the lawn. And that goes for...
Five Minute Friday: {Here}
It happened again this morning. At the vet with our ten year old dog, time for his annual check up. When the doctor came in, my mind stumbled. That's not the one. Then I remembered. We are here. Now. Almost three years and it seems like a life time since we uprooted...
Three Gifts @ 11, 2 and 6
On New Year's Day, I re-committed to documenting one thousand gifts; a list of blessings God has given me...a reflection of my gratitude. You can read more about Ann Voskamp and taking the Joy Dare here. She gives prompts for every day of the year and sheds a unique...





