marriage = hard work. marriage + a kid = exponentially harder work.

Seriously people…marriage is hard work. It’s not like I expected it to be a cake walk or anything. We did pre-marital counseling and read like a bajillion books, but it’s still been nothing like what I imagined. It’s so much better than I ever thought possible, but also SO much more challenging as well. Intertwining […]

marriage: making it work #6.

On today’s agenda: awesomeness with Sean & Chloe.   Chloe Ashby is one of my most favorite people that I’ve never actually met. She’s hillarious and I live for reading about the adventures of the everyday variety that she and Sean have together. While these two are new to this whole marriage thing, I think […]

marriage: making it work #5.

(*Note:  blogger is still being lame which = weird spacing.  Sorry again.  This will probably happen tomorrow too.) Kassi of Bacwoods Fern is someone I’ve become fast friends with. She is the absolute total package. She is a thoughtful wife and a wonderfully fun mommy to three cute kids, creative crafter, and on top of […]

marriage: making it work #4.

*Note:  blogger is being stupid…hence all the weird spacing.  I’ve tried a million times to fix it.  Please bear with me….. Today’s guest bloggers are…..drum roll please………. My parents Jeff and Ana Marie!  My parents have taught me that marriage will have its ups and downs, but it’s how you tackle the tough times that […]

marriage: making it work #3.

Today’s guest blogger is Lex from cupcakesniper. I have no idea how I stumbled upon Lex’s blog, but I am so glad I did. She is a beautiful woman who continually inspires me through her blog posts whether it’s through her fashion or her faith. She’s pretty much great. Lex and her husband and newbies […]

marriage: making it work #2.

Today’s guests are Lisbeth and Don. Craig and I met these two at a marriage class they taught at our church. These two have been married for quite some time and are definitely seasoned veterans (seasoned enough to teach a class on it!) whose character and marriage I deeply respect. I know they’ve got a […]