Journal

Words from the heart. Stories from the trenches. A mom's honest perspective on life with a big, beautiful family.

Encouragement·April 8, 2026

Why We Said Yes to a Big Family

It wasn't always easy, but every child has brought something beautiful we never expected. Here's why we'd do it all over again.

Family Life·March 22, 2026

Here's what mornings actually look like with 10+ kids. Spoiler: it's beautifully chaotic, and we wouldn't have it any other way.

Homeschool·March 15, 2026

We've tried many approaches over the years. Here's what's working for our big, wonderful crew right now.

Faith·March 5, 2026

Some days the noise is overwhelming. But there's a peace that runs deeper than the chaos — and it's always available.

Marriage·February 20, 2026

Date nights look different when you have a dozen kids. But connection doesn't have to disappear — it just takes creativity.

Encouragement·February 10, 2026

Watching our kids love each other, fight for each other, and grow together is one of the greatest joys of our life.