Book, reading, Review

The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah ~ Book Review

Are you ready to read a book you can’t put down? Kristin Hannah The Nightingale is it!.This historical fiction follows two very different sisters throughout their lives. Both sisters navigate their worlds very differently as they grapple with WW2 and the Nazi occupation of France and as they soon learn they are stronger than they… Continue reading The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah ~ Book Review

coffee, family adventures, hiking, Review, travel

Espresso Chalet

Espresso Chalet has one of the best views of Mount Index . It was the perfect stop to grab coffee after hiking Wallace Falls & Heybrook Lookout. Both hikes are within a few miles of each other with the Espresso Chalet between them. Look for the Bigfoot and you will know you are there. We… Continue reading Espresso Chalet

faith, Gathered thoughts, history

Holy Week Wednesday ~ Spy Wednesday

Holy Week Wednesday Holy Week Wednesday .. did you know it’s also known as Spy Wednesday? It is a solemn day in the Christian liturgical calendar, as it marks the beginning of the events leading to the crucifixion of Jesus, which is commemorated on Good Friday. As I read the scriptures this am,I couldn’t help… Continue reading Holy Week Wednesday ~ Spy Wednesday

Book, history, homeschooling

A Few of our Favorite Books in Homeschooling

States, Presidents , American Girl and sight words are just a few of the things we have been learning this year ❤️

family adventures, pnw, Review, travel

Frankie Feetsplinters ~ Thomas Dambo Northwest Troll

“Frankie don’t like slimy fish, cause fishes are all so dumbAnd Frankie don’t like little humans, humans are so dumbFrankie don’t even like trolls, cause trolls are also dumbBut Frankie’s mouth’s the only one that says the word of dumb"⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Thomas Dambo Frankie Feetsplinters,one of the Thomas Dambo’s Northwest Trolls, lives at the National Nordic… Continue reading Frankie Feetsplinters ~ Thomas Dambo Northwest Troll

coffee, Gathered thoughts

Be Still ❤️

I am still learning how to be still .. good reminder to pause and soak in some time at Gods feet ❤️Happy Friday friends!

Book, Book Club, Review

2024 Book Club Recap

2024 Book Club Reads ❤️ Wow! What a year we had! As you can tell we read all genres this past year . I definitely came through these with some of my new favorite authors ❤️ So many of them gave such different perspectives into my faith. Each book was unique and I love that!… Continue reading 2024 Book Club Recap

Goals

Goals

All starts with first spending time with God ❤️

Columbia gorge, pnw, Review, travel

Skamania Lodge Review

The husband and I were able to getaway for a few days to @skamanialodge for a romantic getaway right before Christmas which at first I thought was terrible timing but turned out to be just what we needed❤️.Skamania Lodge has so many things to offer not just for the two of us but for the… Continue reading Skamania Lodge Review

Gathered thoughts

Gathered Thoughts

This is a good reminder for me today . I often want to hurry and get through moments or schedules but I am realizing that every moment is part of my story .The in between schedules , the late nights or the days when everything comes undone. These are the moments that build or tear… Continue reading Gathered Thoughts