Reading a magazine has always been one of my favorite things to do. The colors in the grocery store lines always catch my attention, and then add the headlines: intriguing. Yes, I want to be the next homemaker, I want to know what outfits are “in”, I want to know what flowers will bloom in […]

This morning I was fortunate enough to not have a class. My first class on Tuesday/Thursdays aren’t until the afternoon which means my favorite: slow mornings.  We slept in and woke up slowly, headed to the kitchen and turned on the griddle. I was so excited to be able to use my Kitchen Aid mixer […]

“I’m sorry, that sounds awful! I’ll pray for you” should no longer be our answer when someone tells us they’re going through something tough. From experience, I felt more loved and cared for when someone would take interest instead of sympathy, asking instead of apologizing.  “Consider it pure joy when you face trials of many kinds” […]

PNM // potential new member (in recruitment) I wouldn’t be a friend if I didn’t give you somewhat of an “inside scoop” of what goes on during the recruitment experience. You’ve probably done all of the research on information about what to wear and when and you’ve probably memorized the schedule (and if you haven’t, don’t […]

We’re placed in Northern California this summer up in the mountains in an itty bitty town named Etna with the cutest breakfast spot, glorious sunsets, amazing locations for off days, and fields full of cattle that run as long as the eye can see and eventually meet the purple mountains majesty we’ve always sung about.  […]

Coffee isn’t a drink, it’s an experience. It’s the feeling of your chilly morning hands meeting your ceramic mug warmed by what’s inside. It’s the sound of the “dollop” of cream you put inside or the sugar grain friction coming out the packet or, for me, the stickiness of my hands after adding local honey. […]

We’re shortly over two months into marriage and wow, what a whirlwind. I’d love to debrief everything I’ve been learning but it would no longer be a debrief, it would be a delong. So here’s one thing I’ve learned and struggled with and now I’m ready to share. I’m so grateful for the love and […]

There’s something about a river. The sand that imitates a beach at the meeting of earth and water. The tranquil waves than are more than an ocean can offer. Yet, there’s fun in the rapids, rocks for risk and wildlife I thought only existed in science books. Yes, that’s what our life looked like this […]

There have been so many “favorite moments” of this summer but last night took the top.  One of my quickest friends, Mary Grace Baker, happens to be out at the ranch this summer at JH Ranch as well. Our friendship is fueled by our inspirations for each other’s life, encouragement of our dreams and giggles […]