Photos – Page 31

TV Turnoff Week

Once upon a time my children NEVER watched any television. I know, I know. I was one of those annoying moms who was floating around in a bubble of pride because my child was shielded from all that junk on TV. Well, let’s just say a second child, a slew of Disney movies compliments ofRead the whole post >>

Beach Bum

If you’re really bored, you can see more photos from our perfect beach trip here.

Jesus is Risen! Alleluia!

Help me to fully embrace Jesus’ victory over death and the joy of the Easter season. Help me to take hold of the grace that is flowing down from heaven. Help me to spread the Good News through my words, my action, and my vocation as a Christian mother and wife. Help me to feastRead the whole post >>

Dye Job

More Than A Thousand Words

Sometimes a photo says it all, but I’m notorious for opening my mouth (or my laptop) when nothing really needs to be said. So briefly: Am I happy? How could I not be sharing my life with these two bundles of absolute joy?

I’m a wife, mom of five kids, writer, speaker, storyteller, bibliophile, runner, eating disorder survivor, and perfectionist in recovery. I'm the author of Getting Past Perfect: Finding Joy & Grace in the Messiness of Motherhood and Weightless: Making Peace With Your Body.

I’ve tried a lot of things in my life – anorexia, bulimia, law school, teaching aerobics, extended breastfeeding, vegetarianism, trying to be perfect and failing miserably at it – and through it all I’ve been writing. And learning to embrace the messiness of life instead of covering it up, making excuses for it, or being ashamed of my brokenness or my home’s sticky counters.

Nowadays I’m striving every single, imperfect day to strike a balance between keeping it real and keeping it joyful.