Sometimes all we need is a subtle reminder of the beautiful, little things… Live in Love, Keda

Seven years have passed since I laid eyes on a tiny face that would change my world for the better. He has taught me about the depth of a mother’s love for her son. He has taught me patience. He has taught me that sometimes, control is not mine to be had. He has taught […]

This is the year of preparation for Mr. Nikko Amari. It is his final year at home, before he begins Kindergarten. He must know deep down that time is ticking away because my little jokester has found a new thirst for knowledge. He wakes up wondering when he can begin working on his “mumbers,” and […]

Oh, Happy Day of Giving Thanks! It’s a beautiful, chilly morning and I woke up with gratefulness in my heart and “Thank You” on my lips. It’s no secret that I believe that God is Love and the author of all things beautiful. Everything wonderful in my world flows directly from Him. And so on […]

To all of the brave men and women who dedicate their time and service to our beautiful country, to those who put the safety of others above their own, to those who take time away from their families so that we can have time with ours, I thank you. May God bless you in all […]

I often have a picture in my head of how I want my kids to look, how I want them to behave, how I want them to be. And as I’m sure you guessed, that picture hardly ever matches my reality. Truth is, the same is true for me. But I’m learning that sometimes “good […]

I woke my baby doll up this morning and, as usual, she groaned quietly, refusing to open her eyes. So I rolled her over and got her dressed in her half-asleep state. When she finally sat up, eyes still closed, she quickly nestled herself into my lap and snuggled her face into that crook in […]

…was one of the most momentous occasions of my life. It was the day I became “Mama.” It was the day I met the most beautiful girl in all the world. It was the day I realized that my heart could exist outside of my body. That day was 8 years ago. EIGHT YEARS! Where […]

It was an unusually warm February morning, so I decided to take my two littles to the park. As one was swinging and the other sliding, I took a moment to breathe in my environment. The sweetest bird song rang in my ear, and I followed the melody to the top of a nearby tree. […]