We did a thing last month. After almost five years in our house, we finally finished the front landscaping. Decades ago, trees had been planted where a flower bed should go. Over time, the roots grew under the house and started causing foundation issues. Last year, we ripped out all the trees—which I learned is not the easiest process. Then …
Hockey playoffs and new hockey romance by Kariss Lynch
I am working on a prequel story to my hockey novel coming out next February. Title and cover are coming soon! In my novel, Kenzie and Brady are reunited in the hockey arena when Brady is bumped down from the pros and lands on the minor league hockey team Kenzie works for. Neither are thrilled. Who would be after a …
Oh Come Let Us Adore Him
If you’ve been around these parts for a while, you might remember that we had a golden retriever named, Maverick. Yep, you read that right. Had. Sadly, we had to rehome him this year due to some growing food aggression. And with little kiddos who are constantly holding food at his level, it was a bad situation for all parties. …
Are holidays “holy days”?
It’s officially holiday season. Some of you may even have your tree and your turkey gear sharing space in your home. My husband has a thing about waiting until December 1 to put up Christmas, but I may try to push the envelope this year. I recently heard the holidays described more as holy days, and it got me thinking. …
Ever Wonder Where Some Stories Originate?
Brainstorming may be my favorite part of watching a book come to life. Before all the plot lines and edits and grammar get all twisted up in the creativity, there just exists an idea. At least that’s how it is for me. Usually it’s a scene or maybe even a character. Turns out, one of my favorite authors, C.S. Lewis …
Water, Popsicles, and Pizza Nights
It’s sweet summertime, and I am here for all the water fun, popsicles, and pizza and movie nights with my kids (which we actually do all year but seem extra fun in the summer). It has been two months of celebrating in our house. Our little man turned 2, and his personality is blossoming! We love it. Our little lady …
When Life Throws You Curve Balls
Hi friends! January was LONG and twisty for us. I know we aren’t alone. I saw a lot of memes floating around social media citing January as the longest year ever. Not gonna lie, it did make me feel better. That’s exactly how I felt! Enter February, and I turned in a book, started working on edits and home insurance …
A Book and a Baby Due in 2025
Our little family has had a lot going on as we stepped back into school season for my husband. Then cue gymnastics for Little Miss (it may be the cutest thing ever watching 3 year olds try to be coordinated). Little Man is growing and RUNNING everywhere. Keeping up with him when we are out and about has turned into …
Books for Christmas – Now Closed
Clearly I am bad at blog writing. I would apologize, but sometimes it’s good to know our strengths, weaknesses, and priorities. Am I right? I am constantly learning this balance. I imagine you are, too. But enough about boundaries, because this post is all about CHRISTMAS and possibilities and gifts. That’s one way to start this blog back up! If …
Rediscovering Christmas
This a reblogged devotional that I wrote for Faith Happenings. IMAGINE. Imagine what it must have been like to stand in the doorway of a little inn in Bethlehem as hundreds flock back to the city of their ancestry. Crowded streets, smelly livestock, rooms overflowing, a pregnant young woman in labor on your porch. The innkeeper’s wife has to send …











