Luke and I had the best time in Blowing Rock, NC this past weekend. We took time to rest, explore, reflect and celebrate what the Lord has done the past year and thank Him for helping us survive (and for the most part, thrive) during our first year of parenthood! We do our best to … Continue reading January Retreat: Blowing Rock, NC
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2021 in Review
It truly has been a very sweet year, with every day except 18 of them including Anna Stephens and I think that is much of the reason this year has been so very special. Our baby girl has brought so much joy and wonder and fun to our lives. We knew we would love her, … Continue reading 2021 in Review
2021 Christmas Cards
Merry Christmas from the Hamiltons! Sending and receiving Christmas cards is on the top of my favorite Christmas traditions list! Checking the mailbox during December is the most fun and I love seeing pictures and reading updates from our friends and family, near and far. In a digital age, writing letters and sending cards is … Continue reading 2021 Christmas Cards
Lindsey’s Bridal Shower
This past weekend, I had the honor of hosting, along with 3 other lovely ladies, Lindsey’s first bridal shower! It was such a sweet day, filled to the brim with laughter, food, games, and of course gifts 🙂 Lindsey has been my best girl for over half of my life and I would be lost … Continue reading Lindsey’s Bridal Shower
Anna Stephens’ Christmas Decor
I cannot believe we are celebrating our first Christmas with our daughter! This time last year, I was very pregnant and wondering when he or she was going to come and now we have our Anna Stephens, who is almost a year old! I couldn't have dreamed up a more precious baby and seeing her … Continue reading Anna Stephens’ Christmas Decor
Yay for Organization!
We finally decided to invest in getting a closet system put in our master closets as well as our pantry! We used Closet Pro, based in Anderson, SC and HIGHLY recommend them. They were amazing to work with. Their owner, Jeff, came to our house to help us think through what would work best for … Continue reading Yay for Organization!
Clay + Riley’s Wedding
2021 continues to be a big year for our family! My brother, Clay, got married on August 1st in Huntsville, Alabama and our family gained the loveliest daughter in law, sister in law, and aunt - Mrs. Riley Cooper! Their wedding weekend was full of joy and love, that no doubt rained down from Heaven … Continue reading Clay + Riley’s Wedding
Anna Stephens’ Birth Story
Our due date with our sweet surprise baby of Monday, January 11th came and went! I didn’t feel too stressed about it, as I figured I would go into labor a few days late. I could tell that the baby had dropped the night before because I felt somewhat lighter and could breathe easier. I … Continue reading Anna Stephens’ Birth Story
Third Trimester Recap
Weeks 28 -- I can't believe the third trimester is here and as I'm writing this, my app says we have 81 days to go until our due date!! With the holidays approaching, I feel like time is going to FLY! That excites and scares me all at once. Week 28 brought my glucose … Continue reading Third Trimester Recap
December 2020
I'm very thankful that we had a low key Christmas. We spent Christmas Eve evening with my family and then Luke and I had time just the two of us Christmas morning and then we spent the afternoon and evening with my family again. It actually snowed a little bit on Christmas morning! We had … Continue reading December 2020