2026 Annual Marriage Retreat

 This last weekend, we got to attend our annual marriage retreat hosted by our church. It was so good! It was led by the Grace’s, who run a marriage counseling center out of Biola. He was our psych professor in 1998 and is such a good guy. They shared so much wisdom!

When we get intentional time together, it makes my heart so happy! I love this man so much.

all hands (and paws) on deck

 We had to trim our bunnies nails. I swear, they are the tiniest paws and it literally takes all of us to make sure we get it right. You would think we are doing surgery…Kit nabbed these photos as we were thanking our lucky stars that we don’t have to do this frequently.

Spring is coming…

 Whenever I can get my act together to get up early enough, I love walking a loop in our neighborhood before the kids wake up. Right now, everything is blooming and feels so green.

I’m ecstatic about each new flower I see on my walks. California spoils me!

It’s February ❤️

 With Valentine's day coming, it makes me want to prep for little gatherings with some crafting. I found these extra letter tiles and added magnets to the back to make a message board.

It was really sweet to think ahead of what this month holds!

January books

 Here is what I read this month:

This is the book that the movie “A Man Called Otto” was made from. The story is so redemptive, and the characters and story development are the absolute best. Watching the character of Ove deal with his grief while learning to love and be loved by those around him was so special. I highly recommend!

Each year in January, I read through this book of sermons by Martin Luther King, Jr. It is so inspiring to listen/read his words and think of the impact that the Lord can invite you to have on the world.  I would absolutely recommend it.

thursdays…

 No matter where I am physically on a Thursday… (whether I’m called off, on call, or actually at work, I’m mentally here every Thursday:

I could get used to this…

 I just acquired the cutest chauffeur there ever was:

He has driven with his dad but January 18 was my first time driving with him. We drive the highlander around our neighborhood and he did great! He  has also taken me to the grocery store and nailed it!