The first line is always the toughest to write.

My least favorite part of writing a paper?: the introduction. First impressions are huge, especially when the goal is to convince a (sometimes unknown) reader to stay tuned. Oh, the pressure!

So, here it goes (wince)! I will do my best to introduce my vision for this blog:

With this blog, I hope to...

-be one of "those" mommies and share adorable stories and updates about my baby daughter Elise! :0)


-share thoughts and voice questions about some topics that are near to my heart (motherhood, marriage, spirituality, health, sustainable/responsible living, etc.)


-discuss my family's journey as we try to choose real life in a world of counterfeits (real whole foods, real relationships, real beauty, and-- most importantly-- the real and loving God who is Father, Son, and Holy Spirit).

Welcome to my world!!!