Our Family

  • Pepper Ann

    In 2002, Jason and I were volunteers at an animal shelter.  We already had our amazing dog Mudhoney and were considering possibly, maybe, getting another if we found the right fit for us and for our other dog.  That’s when we met Pepper Ann and she gave us no choice.  She loved us completely…

  • Give with Grateful Hearts: Ending the 2014 Food Drive

    Thank you to everyone who was part of our food drive this year!  It means a lot to our family, and as our kids grow up it means even more to see the impact it has on them.  Our kids are inspired to be kind and generous, and they get excited to find more…

  • Our Feisty 3 Year Old

    I love my feisty, independent, outgoing, determined 3 year old!  God blessed us when he chose us to be her parents.  She keeps us on our toes, but she also keeps us laughing.  We have SOOOO many stories to share thanks to her!   These are just a few quick pictures from her 3…

  • Focusing on Family: Sundays off for Lent

    Some of you might remember my blog post about Lent last year.  I shared just a glimpse of how busy our lives are and said that I was taking Sundays off during Lent so I could spend quality time with my kids without any distractions.  Some people might not see one day off a…