My eyes fall when met with your sage set Is it obvious you still make me nervous? My walls fall when you kiss me, softly I’ve told you these seven years: that look is deadly she reflects I remember being eighteen February: a California winter otherwise known as Spring A full of hope romantic lost …
This is part two of my taylor-ed list series: a compilation of my favorites throughout the years. One of my favorite ways to relax is with a book and a hot cup of tea, and if it’s raining, all the better. I’m drawn toward classics, historical fiction, coming-of-age stories and romantic novels. Are you surprised? …
Rubbing eyes, arms raised It’s time for bed Hugging and swaying In the light of the Christmas tree Heavy heads rested on one another I need him, he needs me Peace at the end of an imperfect day “Goodnight Bubs” I lay him down facing the twinkling lights “Peppa!” he exclaims as I hand him …
I wanted to put together a list of Zion’s favorite things as well as a few things I’ll be gifting him this Christmas. These are all staples in our home! I would encourage you to check local stores and secondhand shops first, but if you decide to purchase online, I’d appreciate if you used these …
I’ve always been a romantic. Since I can remember, I have been drawn to stories both true and fiction. I thought I would compile a list of my favorites throughout the years: stories that make you come alive in a way, remind you to dream again and that life is lovely and beautiful and that …
Light glistened through the trees, bedazzled greens A gentle east wind made the leaves look like they were dancing The evening sun made its pink and purple marks in the sky, As if to say, though in a whisper, loudly: just one last look before I lay goodnight For the first time that day, she …
PostpartumI’m not who I once wasIt’s been six weeks nowThose high waisted jeans folded neatly in a pile are calling my name, but we just don’t fitI thought we would by now?Shirts: I’ve had to donate a fewI didn’t anticipate how much they grewI’m counting from four to eight and saying my b-c-d’sThis is my …
Gift giving. It’s one of the 5 love languages. It’s a part of all of our lives, but, too often than not, culture tells us giving and receiving gifts is filled with stress and high expectations. But what if it doesn’t have to be like that? Over the past few years of living within our means and …
Take care, and be on your guard against all covetousness, for one’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions. These are the word of Jesus himself in Luke 12:15. I think, generally, we know these scriptures and the principle of living within our means, but how often are we swayed by popular culture? …
You turned the dust of my sin Into steady ground for blessing You laid a firm foundation on the shattered rumbles of my broken heart You are the God of Redemption You built me up on a Rock that cannot be shaken You turned my ruins into riches, and my shame into a message You …
