journal – Page 7 – The Elle In LOVE

a walk at sunriseenjoying the journey

March 19, 2015 enjoying the journey

Last week, we opened up more about what we've been facing in our marriage over the past several years. We so appreciate the love and support we have been receiving as a result of exposing this part of our lives, and we may never be able to express how thankful we are for your encouragement. (Tears of gratitude streaming down my face!) I think God speaks to us throu[...]

in the waiting…semi-sweet morsels

March 13, 2015 the KM files

Yesterday, we opened up about the lessons we are receiving in patience and trust. Letting others in to this deeply personal aspect of our lives is new and scary. At this time, it doesn't feel like a release to talk about it. Honestly, it's more like a heavy weight. I'm sure in time we will learn how to not be in this alone, but for so long that's what we were comforta[...]

the rest of our storysemi-sweet morsels

March 12, 2015 the KM files

Just a heads up, this is a really long one. We invite you to grab a cup of coffee and spend a little time with us today as we humbly dive in to the most honest and vulnerable we've ever been. ... Oh how I wish that my purpose in sharing today was good news. I would be eager to get the words down, rather than sitting here struggling to find the courage to move forw[...]

intentional marriage — for wivesthe lawn clippings

March 11, 2015 marriage

When Kelly and I told people we were planning to attend a marriage retreat a few years ago (more on that here), we were surprised that some asked if our marriage was in trouble. It was a little heartbreaking, actually, to hear other husbands and wives that felt the only reason to work at our relationship would be as a last resort to save it. I think many of us ente[...]

the why we blogsemi-sweet morsels

March 5, 2015 marriage, the KM files

Recently, someone asked us about the purpose for blogging. It was a short conversation, so our response mainly covered SEO (how people find us via a web search) and establishing a brand. But for us, that's really only part of it. Those reasons in large part justify dedicating several of our weekly business hours to said task, yet there's so so much more that goes into[...]

a letter to our dogmemories of us

March 3, 2015 the KM files

Dear Reece / Reeskie / Mr. Snifferson / Chickaroo, Someone once asked me if we ever regretted getting a dog. I was surprised at such a question, but then you are so much more than merely a pet. We know that you were specifically made as the perfect fit for our us - that you are the only one who could have filled the role of the third member of our family. There [...]

our nestmemories of us

March 2, 2015 the KM files

I moved to Lincoln a few months after graduating from high school, and spent the next five years living at six different apartments. Although he was nomadic for about half as long, my husband also moved between apartments for the early years of being away from the home he grew up in - two of which we shared during our first years of marriage. To say that we were ex[...]

a worm in my hairmemories of us

February 24, 2015 the KM files

Moments after leaving Rossbeigh Beach, I couldn't wait to look over the images we captured during our time at the most breathtaking place we'd ever been. (Thank goodness for digital!) I eagerly glanced through a handful of the scenic shots, trying to keep my reactions to a minimum since it's a little unfair to "ooo" and "ahh" over images when the driver can't look. An[...]

spaghetti (squash) carbonarahealthy alternatives

February 20, 2015 food and drink

My husband is an adventurous eater and will give just about anything a chance at least once. It's funny how opposite we are sometimes because I tend to be fairly finicky - especially with certain types of food. We do, however, share the desire to truly enjoy what we eat, and geek out just a little bit more when it's something we made ourselves. It has been a goal o[...]

good enoughsemi-sweet morsels

February 18, 2015 marriage

Here we are, smack dab in the middle of winter, and if your neighborhood is anything like ours, you don't see much of the folks next door this time of year. While everyone retreats behind closed doors, and our access to the un-staged side of their lives is limited, we can't help but grow increasingly aware of the moments in our own lives that don't make the editing ro[...]

love on the runmemories of us

February 12, 2015 the KM files

As you may recall, a few months ago I was able to attend a workshop at the cutest little papermill and letterpress studio, Porridge Papers. Turns out they put on an annual Valentine's event for the community, Love on the Run. It took about two seconds to decide we wanted to participate and signed up as "Valenteers" for this year's event. For those of you unfami[...]

when the crisp, white pages
become crinkled and messysemi-sweet morsels

January 8, 2015 marriage

when the crisp, white pages <br/> become crinkled and messy

Raise your hand if you made a new year resolution. Now raise your hand if you think making and breaking resolutions carries a certain stigma, so instead you prefer to stick with simply setting goals. My arm goes up for the latter, but of course that's just to-mae-to / to-mah-to. I think we just can't help but feel like a new year promises a fresh start and that [...]