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March 2, 2020 / Lifestyle, Wedding

A Very Say Jess Please Wedding Recap

Where do I even begin when it comes to recapping this magical day & the intention that went into it... To be honest, I was never the girl that dreamed of her wedding day. Not that there's anything wrong with that. I was just the girl that dreamed of her little kiddies, her future home, and sweet ...

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My greatest responsibility of all; to remind them My greatest responsibility of all; to remind them who they are because of WHOSE they are. 💕
Love you ‘till the wheels fall off, babe ❤️ Love you ‘till the wheels fall off, babe ❤️ happy 6!

✨10.12.19
For the parents that are looking for the words to For the parents that are looking for the words to talk about how kids play, walk, or think differently this school year, thank you for leaning in.

If you’ve hung around here long enough you know we want the world to be a part of our journey with us because we do believe that most people are well-meaning. 

Let me help you find the words from my little corner of the world that I understand intimately. 

Please remember how much courage it takes for some kids to walk in that door on the first day of school and take the time to make sure this isn’t something that your kids turn away from but embrace, because everyone has moments of vulnerability… some just wear it on the outside!

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GF SUPER HERO WAFFLES 🧇 Every once in a while GF SUPER HERO WAFFLES 🧇 

Every once in a while a new hit recipe comes across our table and I just have to share. These waffles are packed with goodness and actually taste fantastic & have a nice fluffy texture. Next time your kids ask for waffles, you can feel good about serving these up. 

Also — I’m loving summer but these cooler mornings have me unapologetic about cooking up some pumpkin in the morning… it’s coming! 🎃

INGREDIENTS:
• 3/4 cup natural almond butter
• 1 medium very ripe banana
• 1 big dollop maple syrup (up to 1/4 c if your kids like um sweet)
• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup loosely packed spinach
• 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
• 2 tablespoons chia seeds
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• oil for greasing

Instructions:
Heat up waffle iron and brush a little oil on both the top and bottom griddle.

Combine all remaining ingredients in your blender. Run until smooth. Scrape down the sides of the food processor if needed and run to ensure that all ingredients are incorporated.

Pour about 1/4-1/3  cup of batter onto the griddle, just enough to make a pool in the middle of the griddle. I find that if you over fill the waffle maker, the waffles will not cook through or will require more cook time.

Close waffle iron for about 2-4 minutes (depending on how hot your waffle iron cooks). You will know your waffle is done when steam stops coming out of your waffle iron and the waffle looks golden brown on the outside.

Waffles may be a bit soft when fresh out of the waffle iron, but should hold together.  They will crisp up after a minute or two.

Recipe adapted from @natural.nurturerr 🧇

#healthywaffles #gfwaffles
There’s one time every year where we are brought There’s one time every year where we are brought to our knees again and pray that all the love we pour into our little lady is enough to give us a clear report. So glad to report all scans look great 😊. 

The yearly check-in also comes with some reflection on things I wish I could have known 4 years ago when we were looking at a scary anatomy scan we knew nothing about. So, if that’s you I hope this finds you like other mother’s posts found me.

1. The medical stuff is hard but loving her is the easiest thing you will ever do.

2. It’s her timing, not yours. Things have always come “late” to Harper but in her time she has shown us what she’s capable of. Never count her out and always remind her how capable she is.

3. Over time those doctors that you found to be overwhelming become a safe place to you. But that’s only if you do not settle for mediocre care and advocate for the best. @gregorygheuer @matthewdobbsmd 

4. If you don’t have the answer for something there is a mom out there somewhere that has figured out a work around. The moms are insanely impressive. 

5. Your joy in life is not driven by your set of circumstances - it’s driven by your decision, your perspective, and your faith. Don’t forget that choice is always yours and your child is watching. 

#spinabifida #spinabifidastrong #spinabifidaawareness #spinabifidawarrior #spinabifidamom
Being their mommy is the best! 💕 Being their mommy is the best! 💕
Happy 3rd Birthday to the queen of dress up 👸 a Happy 3rd Birthday to the queen of dress up 👸 and the queen of our little crew. You bring so much joy and magic to our lives. I’m so grateful God chose me to raise you!
POV — you hire a hand model for your filling PRO POV — you hire a hand model for your filling PROTEIN PUMPKIN MUFFINS & she knows just what to do (raises pinky and poses).

INGREDIENTS —
• 1 1/4 cup pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling
• 1 cup cooked and cooled green lentils, about 1/3 cup dry. See above for cooking suggestions
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
• 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 1/4 cups oat flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 teaspoons pumpkin spice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

INSTRUCTIONS: 
Preheat your oven to 350℉ and line a 12-hole muffin tin with liners. Set aside.

In your blender, combine pumpkin puree, cooked lentils, eggs, coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla, and apple cider vinegar. Blend until mixture is smooth and set aside.

In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and pumpkin spice. Mix.

Pour the contents of the blender into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combine. DO NOT over mix. Over mixing can lead to dense, flat muffins.

Portion batter into prepared muffin tin.

Bake for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean.

Let cool in pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack. Enjoy and let cool completely before storing any leftovers in an air-tight container in fridge or freezer.

#proteinbreakfast #pumpkinmuffins #sayjessplease #halloweenbreakfast
10/22 ✨ Diagnosis Day The day that marked life 10/22 ✨ Diagnosis Day

The day that marked life before this day and after. A terrifying day full of such uncertainty. A day I reached for my phone and found my now friend @mrstristinapon little girl Bryn and saw how full of life she was! 

Now it’s a day I’m learning to celebrate for the absolute unique shine my girl has and gosh am I proud of her & love the life we’ve built!

Now 10/22 is a day I can share our joy in hopes a newly diagnosed family needs to see that big joy can exist among the challenges that come with a Spina Bifida diagnosis. God has a plan greater than any of us can possibly know.

#spinabifiastrong #spinabififa #spinabifidaawareness #spinabifidaawarenessmonth #spinabifidababy
5 years feels really big ❤️ The past five yea 5 years feels really big ❤️

The past five years have been full of *life* — foremost, full of blessings greater than I could have ever imagined. God has moved in us in ways we didn’t know were possible. 

Interwoven Himself in our relationship and who we’ve become as people, even when we were sure he wasn’t working.

We became a family once and then again.

The past 5 years have been full of life altering challenges too. The kind that change you forever - more than one of them.

Thinking back to what has survived these 5 years —  it’s abounding LOVE, peace, romance, and trust. 

To 50 more, my hubby (who will never see this). ❤️

Don’t worry - it’ll be 5 more years until you get another sappy post from me.
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