We have a kiddo who isn’t sleeping. Says there’s scary noises in their room. Doesn’t matter what we’ve tried there’s no convincing them it’s safe. Which leaves Todd & I basically back on the newborn schedule of being up every two hours. We’re exhausted, kiddo is exhausted, & the family is exhausted. Nights feel hard right now. ‘Tis the season. My house has piles everywhere. Piles of papers. Piles of books. Piles of clothes. Piles of shoes. Piles upon piles upon piles. It doesn’t ... Read More about ‘Tis the Season of Motherhood
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The Best No Bake, Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookie
Lots of people have some sort of a no bake, peanut butter chocolate cookies in their recipe index. But no one has Grandma Byrd Cookies. I think most families have that one recipe that is so special & sacred, they are sure their family was the one to come up with it. That's exactly how I felt about Grandma Byrd cookies when I was a kid. When I was a kid, I was always so shocked (and slightly offended- ha!) when other people told me they made these cookies too. How could they when Grandma ... Read More about The Best No Bake, Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookie
Colorado Fourteener for a First Timer
"Climbing my first 14er was one of the hardest but most amazing outdoor experiences of my life!" I got it in my head that I wanted to finish a Colorado 14er but honestly thought I wouldn't be able to make it happen any time in the near future. I live several hours away & it was going to require lots of logistical planning with kids & work. But, my mom offered to keep the kids for a week & so my husband & I decided to go for it at the beginning of August 2019. It was an ... Read More about Colorado Fourteener for a First Timer
Shaddox Hollow- A Trail Review
Shaddox Hollow Nature Trail in Rogers, Arkansas is a trail our family loves to hike! We have hiked it so many times we could probably hike it in the dark. It's a quick hike at 1.4 miles, which is perfect because sometimes we don't always have time to do a massive trail but we still want to get out in the woods. Highlights of this trail: It's a loop, which I find my kids enjoy a more (or maybe it's just me ha!) because there's always new scenery. There is a lake stop, a small cave to explore, ... Read More about Shaddox Hollow- A Trail Review
3 Weeks of Counting Macros
Macro Counting Week 3 Review: My Personalized Macro Count: 1674 calories, 150 g carbs & 72 g fats & 165 g protein Coach: Quincy & Brandon from IHeartMacros My goals are to hit protein & calories every single day but that I can move fluidly between the carbs & the fats. My first week of counting Macros was absolutely the most complicated thing. EVER. I was completely overwhelmed & frustrated. When I emailed the coach my end of the week 1 review she told me to ... Read More about 3 Weeks of Counting Macros
You Deserve To Believe You’re Freaking Amazing
I’m a fantastic athlete. I’m a great mom. I’m good at trying new things & doing a really good job at slaying them. I love to be afraid of doing something new, feel the fear & then do it anyway. I’m a hard worker. I’m strong. And I’m really smart. I’m not going to lie to you & say I don’t have insecurities or I don’t have anxiety ridden moments that I’m flunking at life. Trust me, I do. But, for the longest time, I would never make bold statements out loud about myself like I did ... Read More about You Deserve To Believe You’re Freaking Amazing