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Cover Reveal for Follow the Dawn

This is really happening! That was my first thought the night I received a very happy email in my very full inbox from my publisher. My publisher had just finalized the cover of my next book, and I am giddy-excited-elated. It's so different from my other book covers, the colors are beautiful … [Read more...] about Cover Reveal for Follow the Dawn

We’re Adopting!

Eight months ago we started something that will change our lives. It was during high school that I first felt like adoption was something I wanted to pursue someday, so I started praying that God would lay that desire on my future husband’s heart, too. (This was one of many prayers I journaled … [Read more...] about We’re Adopting!

My Favorite Books of Spring 2019

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my full disclosure policy here. When I told some friends recently that I've already read 30 books so far in 2019, they were shocked. My secret? I started reading differently in 2019. First, I whittled down my To-Read shelf on Goodreads. I … [Read more...] about My Favorite Books of Spring 2019

The One App I Could Not Live Without

I tried the Todoist app several years ago and immediately disliked it so much that I deleted it within days. Oh, how the tables have turned. I now open and use Todoist all day, every day. It's my brain's external hard drive! (And I don't even pay for it.) What changed? How Todoist Can … [Read more...] about The One App I Could Not Live Without

Are You Using “Only” Wrong?

I've seen it time and time again, in manuscripts I'm editing and even books I'm reading. Such a small word, such a pesky problem! The word "only" conveys a powerful sentiment. "Only" can mean the difference between "one more cookie" and "only one more cookie." "Only" can even change "the … [Read more...] about Are You Using “Only” Wrong?

My Favorite Books of 2018–and What I’ll Do Differently Next Year

Someone once asked if I read too much. Nope. At the beginning of each year, I challenge myself to read a set number of books. (I love using Goodreads' Reading Challenge for this!) This year was no different, and I'm even exceeding my original goal of 25. I'm on track to finish 40 books this … [Read more...] about My Favorite Books of 2018–and What I’ll Do Differently Next Year

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Wife. Mama. Freelance editor. Author of six books. Voracious reader. I’m married to a man with the same name as my fictional hero, and we are living our happily ever after with our daughter in a fixer-upper by the sea. I’m a fan of chai and lemonade (though definitely not together). Read more…

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Our family looks ahead to this January day with mi Our family looks ahead to this January day with mingled grief and hope.

Today is ten years since my grandpa went Home to heaven, on my grandparent’s 45th wedding anniversary. Ten years. The world is poorer without him.

His passing was my first experience with grief. I was 19 and a sophomore in college.

He was an Air Force vet, a dedicated saver, a committed family man who made my grandma smile like no other, and a great grandpa. Willing to go make a grocery store run on a whim so I could bake cookies. Intent on teaching us that hard work and love can lead to a great life.

I can still smell the woodsy scent of his flannel checkered shirts, feel the scruff on his cheek, hear his voice.

How I would have loved to introduce him to his grandson-in-law, who is uncannily so like him. I missed him on our wedding day, so I carried his picture in my bouquet.

Most of all, I would have loved to introduce him to his great-granddaughter whom we affectionately call our Rosebud, the name he gave me when I was little.

But instead on this day, I’ll remember all he taught me about love and honor. See you in the Morning, Grandpa.
One year ago today, we celebrated making it to the One year ago today, we celebrated making it to the third trimester. God is gracious.
Dear Rosalie, I caught you eating a post-it note Dear Rosalie,

I caught you eating a post-it note the other day. As I rescued it from your mouth, I shook my head and told you you’re a lot like me. 

You love books and paper, fruit, clutter-free surfaces (or at least it seems that way when you pull everything off the couch!), freshly clean laundry, music, and when Daddy comes home.

But I just want to write you a little note to tell you it’s okay if you’re not much more like me at all. I can’t wait to see your beautiful personality bloom as you grow, our little Rosebud. You’re such a gift.

As you grow bigger and stronger, I can start to see more willfulness in you and I pray you let the Lord mold that into a fierce strength that protects others and also stands up for yourself. I can start to see a caring spirit in you as you take care of your toys or snuggle into me, and I pray you let the Lord mold that into a gentleness that whispers to the world of His Spirit’s healing touch. And I can start to see some unmistakeable firstborn-daughter traits like precision and type-A-ness busting through, too, and I pray you let the Lord lead you to use those skills for good—and remember that relaxing a little is good, too.

I’m so thankful for you. So blessed to be your mommy.

Happy 9 months, dear Rosebud.

#LetterstoRosalie
Hi, my name is Rosalie and I’m 39 weeks old toda Hi, my name is Rosalie and I’m 39 weeks old today! 

This week, I learned how to give kisses and drink from a straw cup. I also finally made my gingerbread house (with help) because better late than never, right?

 I still clap for everybody all the time. I’m a born encourager. And Mommy and Daddy bought me a new toy, a tunnel! I’m obsessed!

I play hard all day long, sometimes lapping the living room and kitchen with extra energy! But at bedtime I am the sweetest, because I love when Daddy reads my Bible story and then we tuck me in and I lay my head on Mommy’s shoulder like, “Good day, guys. Let’s do this again tomorrow.”

#LettersfromRosalie
Hi, my name is Rosalie and I’m 38 weeks old toda Hi, my name is Rosalie and I’m 38 weeks old today! 

This week, I learned I’m terrified of the Instant Pot quick-release. But it’s not my fault, Mommy shrieked the first time, too! What I am a fan of? Laundry baskets. And bath time! With Daddy and toys, of course.

Also, I gave Mommy a thumbs up this week and she was so excited, I decided not to do it again for a while. 😉 #LettersfromRosalie
Hi, my name is Rosalie and I’m 37 weeks old toda Hi, my name is Rosalie and I’m 37 weeks old today! Happy New Year! I rang in the New Year  sound asleep, despite the many fireworks (thank the Lord for sound machines!).

I am jumping into January with lots of giggles and smiles. I carry my toy doughnut almost everywhere now (around the house, in the car seat and stroller, and even sometimes into the crib!). Other favorites include my Rudolph-in-a-box, lint roller, and crinkly water bottles (bonus points if there is water still left inside!).

This week I started stepping between furniture, but no hands-free fun just yet! 

#LettersfromRosalie
This came in the mail today! Devin and I are looki This came in the mail today! Devin and I are looking forward to reading it together. Fittingly, the baby wipes photobombed. #FridayReads
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