Children’s books are one of those things that I believe you can never have too many. We have a basket of books we keep in the living room, two bookcases in the little’s playroom, and each child has their own personal stash of their favorites in their nightstand. We absolutely love to read. Growing up, I was a total book… Read More

It’s no secret that Smile.Amazon.com is my favorite place to shop! It’s convenient and affordable. Since so many of my favorite products come from Amazon, I’ve created a one-stop page to find them all. From hair products, to books, you will be able to find all of my favorite purchases here. It’s easy to remember too – smile.amazon.com/shop/briannejoy Whenever you add “smile”… Read More

Whenever I decided to homeschool Joy Belle, there were several things to consider, including curriculum, my work schedule, and what was best for Joy Belle. After doing some research, I decided to invest in the My Father’s World Pre-K curriculum. I love that it’s a 4-day curriculum (especially for her age!) and that it combines typical school lessons with scripture… Read More

Since Britt was born, we’ve been a part of Click Photography’s Baby Club, which basically means that we have scheduled photo sessions throughout the year. Our first session was Britt’s birth at the hospital, and then newborn, 3-4 month, 6 month, 9 month and one year. With our little ones being so close in age, we’ve pretty much had some… Read More

Words cannot even begin to express how grateful we are for you. You all have showered us with prayer, gifts, and words of encouragement. We’ve received prayer cards, stuffed unicorns, flowers, balloons, activities for Joy Belle, and chocolate cover strawberries. We have felt the love! At one point during Joy Belle’s hospital stay, she said, “Why do I keep getting… Read More

If you’ve been around this little space for long, you know I love a good excuse to throw a party. Birthday parties are my jam! I love every detail from concept to production. Seeing an idea (often Joy Belle’s vision!) become a reality brings me so much happiness! Balloons are such a fun, simple party decor and can be affordable… Read More