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First trip to the Gorge with the *four* of us, but also the last trip before our *daughter* becomes way more high maintenance than just chilling in my body 😂🌸🩷. We still can’t wait to take her camping post-womb! Only 3.5 more months until we meet her. 😁🏕️ 🥾🚣🏻‍♀️🔥💦🍕 #redrivergorge #miguels

First trip to the Gorge with the *four* of us, but also the last trip before our *daughter* becomes way more high maintenance than just chilling in my body 😂🌸🩷. We still can’t wait to take her camping post-womb! Only 3.5 more months until we meet her. 😁🏕️ 🥾🚣🏻‍♀️🔥💦🍕 #redrivergorge #miguels

Thank you, Singin’ in the Rain, for the memories, the laughs, the dancing, and the opportunity to be onstage with my baby’s first show! 🎉 Being five and a half months pregnant by our closing weekend was something I was definitely nervous for, but I’m relieved to say I made it through! 😂🤰🏻💃🏼💪🏻 Glory and praise be to God for getting to do what we love.💜 I love you, CLP family! Until next time! 🤩❤️☔️🎭

Thank you, Singin’ in the Rain, for the memories, the laughs, the dancing, and the opportunity to be onstage with my baby’s first show! 🎉 Being five and a half months pregnant by our closing weekend was something I was definitely nervous for, but I’m relieved to say I made it through! 😂🤰🏻💃🏼💪🏻 Glory and praise be to God for getting to do what we love.💜 I love you, CLP family! Until next time! 🤩❤️☔️🎭

We thought it was fitting to take these photos at Table Rock Lake because it has meant so much to me and now inherently us over the last six years. Like a loyal friend it has been there for summer swims, autumn runs, winter walks, and spring picnics. It was the place of my first of many contracts in Branson, MO, and has been the source of inspiration for much of my writing over the years. The place for “parent trap nights,” boat days, cabin stays, and hammock sways. From kayaking a pizza across its banks at sunset to floating off its shores in the summer rays, it has been a place of adventure. From sailing smoothly under the stars at night to hanging a hammock just high enough to let the waves lick my feet, it has taught me to stop and observe. From hosting birthdays to bachelorettes to family reunions it has been a place of celebration. From tap dancing on the showboat as we traversed its waters at golden hour, to learning to love to run on its waterside trail, it has been a place where I’ve been challenged and tried new things. We have soil from its banks planted in our wedding tree, and this is also the very spot where we got engaged one Christmas Eve. Whenever we didn’t know what to do, we went to the lake. With so many ways that it feels like home, I don’t think there could be a more fitting place, and I can’t wait to take Baby H there to experience the friendly inviting beauty of its cotton candy waters. 💙

(A special shoutout to @heathernm73 and @bstolf12 for always being there and capturing two of our biggest milestone moments! 📸❤️)

We thought it was fitting to take these photos at Table Rock Lake because it has meant so much to me and now inherently us over the last six years. Like a loyal friend it has been there for summer swims, autumn runs, winter walks, and spring picnics. It was the place of my first of many contracts in Branson, MO, and has been the source of inspiration for much of my writing over the years. The place for “parent trap nights,” boat days, cabin stays, and hammock sways. From kayaking a pizza across its banks at sunset to floating off its shores in the summer rays, it has been a place of adventure. From sailing smoothly under the stars at night to hanging a hammock just high enough to let the waves lick my feet, it has taught me to stop and observe. From hosting birthdays to bachelorettes to family reunions it has been a place of celebration. From tap dancing on the showboat as we traversed its waters at golden hour, to learning to love to run on its waterside trail, it has been a place where I’ve been challenged and tried new things. We have soil from its banks planted in our wedding tree, and this is also the very spot where we got engaged one Christmas Eve. Whenever we didn’t know what to do, we went to the lake. With so many ways that it feels like home, I don’t think there could be a more fitting place, and I can’t wait to take Baby H there to experience the friendly inviting beauty of its cotton candy waters. 💙

(A special shoutout to @heathernm73 and @bstolf12 for always being there and capturing two of our biggest milestone moments! 📸❤️)

On this rather gloomy first day of spring, let’s think of something happy, like Baby Haskin coming in August! We’re so excited for the journey of being parents and would appreciate your prayers for a healthy baby! 💟💟💟

On this rather gloomy first day of spring, let’s think of something happy, like Baby Haskin coming in August! We’re so excited for the journey of being parents and would appreciate your prayers for a healthy baby! 💟💟💟

I never have high expectations for Valentine’s Day but he always makes it special. He took me on a tour of the Music Hall and we got to stand on the stage, and see this beautiful massive organ play “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.” It brought me to tears! Live music is so arresting, especially when it’s such a nostalgic song from my childhood. It hit me straight in the soul.💘💌 We finished the night with dinner, strawberry cake, and Downton Abbey. I love him so! 🥰🌹🍽️🇬🇧☕️🍰🍓

I never have high expectations for Valentine’s Day but he always makes it special. He took me on a tour of the Music Hall and we got to stand on the stage, and see this beautiful massive organ play “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.” It brought me to tears! Live music is so arresting, especially when it’s such a nostalgic song from my childhood. It hit me straight in the soul.💘💌 We finished the night with dinner, strawberry cake, and Downton Abbey. I love him so! 🥰🌹🍽️🇬🇧☕️🍰🍓

What a joy it is to dance. Especially amongst such beautiful art, beautiful music, beautiful people, and in a beautiful space. 😊

#artafterdark @honeyandhouston @cincyartmuseum @ponesinc @_hey_ian_timothy_

What a joy it is to dance. Especially amongst such beautiful art, beautiful music, beautiful people, and in a beautiful space. 😊

#artafterdark @honeyandhouston @cincyartmuseum @ponesinc @_hey_ian_timothy_

Thanks @_hey_ian_timothy_ for this cool promo video, and for being an awesome choreographer and dance partner! I hope you’ll come to the @cincyartmuseum for Art After Dark tonight! The free event starts at 5:00, with live music from @honeyandhouston and @ponesin performances happening throughout the night. I believe our duet is around 7:30! 🙂

Thanks @_hey_ian_timothy_ for this cool promo video, and for being an awesome choreographer and dance partner! I hope you’ll come to the @cincyartmuseum for Art After Dark tonight! The free event starts at 5:00, with live music from @honeyandhouston and @ponesin performances happening throughout the night. I believe our duet is around 7:30! 🙂

🎶When we’re together, I have everything on my list, and when we’re together, I have all I’ve wished.🎶 The rare moments we are all together may not be high in quantity but that makes them extra high in quality. The closeness is real, the love is pure, the laughs are plenty, and these times feel so special. I am so grateful for them. ❤️🎄🌟

🎶When we’re together, I have everything on my list, and when we’re together, I have all I’ve wished.🎶 The rare moments we are all together may not be high in quantity but that makes them extra high in quality. The closeness is real, the love is pure, the laughs are plenty, and these times feel so special. I am so grateful for them. ❤️🎄🌟

Christmas! ✨🎄🍊☕️🛷⛸️❄️🏠

Christmas! ✨🎄🍊☕️🛷⛸️❄️🏠

Blessed to have so many people and places that I can call home. ❤️ There’s nothing like Christmas in Branson! 🎄✨🌟

Blessed to have so many people and places that I can call home. ❤️ There’s nothing like Christmas in Branson! 🎄✨🌟

A fun quick overnighter at the Gorge! 🏞️🌳🥾🗺️🧭

A fun quick overnighter at the Gorge! 🏞️🌳🥾🗺️🧭

A happy opening to the cast of Annie Jr! Featuring the many adorable and star striking faces of Sandy. ❤️🐶🐾🤩 @royal_theatre_company #anniejr

A happy opening to the cast of Annie Jr! Featuring the many adorable and star striking faces of Sandy. ❤️🐶🐾🤩 @royal_theatre_company #anniejr

Yo-ho ☠️🏴‍☠️ still working on our pirate faces…

Yo-ho ☠️🏴‍☠️ still working on our pirate faces…

We don’t really get trick or treaters on our street so it was fun to stay in and watch a couple Ghostbusters with this glorious soup and ghosty cookies! 🎃👻

We don’t really get trick or treaters on our street so it was fun to stay in and watch a couple Ghostbusters with this glorious soup and ghosty cookies! 🎃👻

Sunflower season 💛🌾🌻🌻🌻☀️💙

Sunflower season 💛🌾🌻🌻🌻☀️💙

On this third anniversary I’ll take the opportunity to dote on the most Christ-like man I know. This man is a hero, a solid rock to depend on. He will drop whatever he’s doing to help anyone. He is patient, kind, and the epitome of selflessness. His treatment of others is filled with grace and compassion. He is trustworthy, straightforward, hardworking, and determined to do whatever he does to the best of his ability. He is a wonderful example to all who know him, and I’m so glad to spend every day with him in hopes that his goodness rubs off on me! Not to mention he is the best adventure buddy, appreciator of the arts, and tinkerer, and puzzle solver. God blessed me richly when he brought Joel into my life. I know whatever the future holds, I can face it boldly with God as our guide and the world’s best partner.

On this third anniversary I’ll take the opportunity to dote on the most Christ-like man I know. This man is a hero, a solid rock to depend on. He will drop whatever he’s doing to help anyone. He is patient, kind, and the epitome of selflessness. His treatment of others is filled with grace and compassion. He is trustworthy, straightforward, hardworking, and determined to do whatever he does to the best of his ability. He is a wonderful example to all who know him, and I’m so glad to spend every day with him in hopes that his goodness rubs off on me! Not to mention he is the best adventure buddy, appreciator of the arts, and tinkerer, and puzzle solver. God blessed me richly when he brought Joel into my life. I know whatever the future holds, I can face it boldly with God as our guide and the world’s best partner.

📍Glacier National Park🗺️ (2/2)
It wasn’t a vacation, it was an adventure! Carrying your food and shelter over any mileage is no joke, but especially when climbing up and down rocky mountainous trails. During the last few days in the backcountry we kept our weary battered bodies perky by stooping down to pick handfuls of wild huckleberries from the vibrant red bushes that lined the trails. I know why the grizzlies like them. Huckleberries are so delicious! I’m sad that they are such a localized food, so we made sure to try as much as we could while in the area. We had huckleberry pie, huckleberry ice cream, huckleberry scone, huckleberry chocolate fudge, and huckleberry jam and syrup to take home. Every bite of what we’ve tried has been to die for! And there was something reviving about that wild juicy burst on the tongue delivered freely by the earth while traversing tiresome trails. I’ve always thought Joel’s spirit animal was a bear. This trip confirmed it. He kept stopping behind me to feast and I’d have to keep him moving. 😂 I’m so glad I have an adventure buddy who enjoys the woods and mountains as much as I do. And I’m glad to have spent a week in the huckleberry region! 🫐🐻
#glaciernationalpark #huckleberries #backcountry #camping

📍Glacier National Park🗺️ (2/2)
It wasn’t a vacation, it was an adventure! Carrying your food and shelter over any mileage is no joke, but especially when climbing up and down rocky mountainous trails. During the last few days in the backcountry we kept our weary battered bodies perky by stooping down to pick handfuls of wild huckleberries from the vibrant red bushes that lined the trails. I know why the grizzlies like them. Huckleberries are so delicious! I’m sad that they are such a localized food, so we made sure to try as much as we could while in the area. We had huckleberry pie, huckleberry ice cream, huckleberry scone, huckleberry chocolate fudge, and huckleberry jam and syrup to take home. Every bite of what we’ve tried has been to die for! And there was something reviving about that wild juicy burst on the tongue delivered freely by the earth while traversing tiresome trails. I’ve always thought Joel’s spirit animal was a bear. This trip confirmed it. He kept stopping behind me to feast and I’d have to keep him moving. 😂 I’m so glad I have an adventure buddy who enjoys the woods and mountains as much as I do. And I’m glad to have spent a week in the huckleberry region! 🫐🐻
#glaciernationalpark #huckleberries #backcountry #camping

📍Glacier National Park 🗺️ (1/2)
A beautiful whirlwind trip 2 years in the making, driving 30 hours to Montana and back, with 5 days/40 miles of day hiking and back country camping in between! Our bodies are beat but our eyes are refreshed with views that look like Kinkaide paintings and wildlife sightings. We hiked along ridge lines, to a glacier, around lakes, and through forested valleys and got to see grizzlies, moose, mountain goats, deer families, and my favorite was running into 4 big horned sheep right on the trail. Gods vast creation is remarkable!

We’re still somewhere in North Dakota on our way home. See the end for pics of the journey there. We stopped for ice cream in Minnesota, got to see the Painted Canyon in Theodore Roosevelt National Park, and car camped on the outskirts of Glacier before heading in for our first day. I had never been straight across the northern part of the country before. It was amazing how flat it was in North Dakota, only to have random mountains spring up here and there. The clear night sky yielded so many stars with no hills to block them. At the end of our first night driving the Big Dipper was hanging so hugely over the horizon, it looked like the earth was the table it sat on. So magnificent. Also, cooking breakfast in the wilderness remains one of my favorite things.
🏔️🐻🫐🫎🏕️
#backpacking #glaciernationalpark #nationalparks #hiking

📍Glacier National Park 🗺️ (1/2)
A beautiful whirlwind trip 2 years in the making, driving 30 hours to Montana and back, with 5 days/40 miles of day hiking and back country camping in between! Our bodies are beat but our eyes are refreshed with views that look like Kinkaide paintings and wildlife sightings. We hiked along ridge lines, to a glacier, around lakes, and through forested valleys and got to see grizzlies, moose, mountain goats, deer families, and my favorite was running into 4 big horned sheep right on the trail. Gods vast creation is remarkable!

We’re still somewhere in North Dakota on our way home. See the end for pics of the journey there. We stopped for ice cream in Minnesota, got to see the Painted Canyon in Theodore Roosevelt National Park, and car camped on the outskirts of Glacier before heading in for our first day. I had never been straight across the northern part of the country before. It was amazing how flat it was in North Dakota, only to have random mountains spring up here and there. The clear night sky yielded so many stars with no hills to block them. At the end of our first night driving the Big Dipper was hanging so hugely over the horizon, it looked like the earth was the table it sat on. So magnificent. Also, cooking breakfast in the wilderness remains one of my favorite things.
🏔️🐻🫐🫎🏕️
#backpacking #glaciernationalpark #nationalparks #hiking

From village to ballroom 📖💛 @cceventscincinnati

From village to ballroom 📖💛 @cceventscincinnati

🍁nothing makes it feel like fall like a stroll through the apple trees 🥰🍂🍏🍎

🍁nothing makes it feel like fall like a stroll through the apple trees 🥰🍂🍏🍎

The best family beach trip ever! I love you all so much. It’s not right that we all live in different states. Time with you is too special. 😔 I miss you already. Thanks for a wonderful week of warmth, laughs, wildness, and riotous night swims. Until Christmas. 🩵

The best family beach trip ever! I love you all so much. It’s not right that we all live in different states. Time with you is too special. 😔 I miss you already. Thanks for a wonderful week of warmth, laughs, wildness, and riotous night swims. Until Christmas. 🩵

🌊☀️🧡⛵️🧜🏻‍♀️🌕

🌊☀️🧡⛵️🧜🏻‍♀️🌕

It’s peach season! 🌳🍑🍶🥧 #peachesandcream #peachpie #peachcobbler

It’s peach season! 🌳🍑🍶🥧 #peachesandcream #peachpie #peachcobbler

Nothing like a weekend in the woods! Made the super spontaneous decision yesterday, packed up our stuff super quick, did a nighttime hike to camp, and got to have breakfast on a bluff before hiking Samson up Cloud Splitter(quite a feat), going for a swim, and of course stopping at Miguel’s. A trip to the Gorge never disappoints. What a great way to seal off the last day of summer camps! I’m ready for that back to school feeling. 🤓🍕🌳🌄

Nothing like a weekend in the woods! Made the super spontaneous decision yesterday, packed up our stuff super quick, did a nighttime hike to camp, and got to have breakfast on a bluff before hiking Samson up Cloud Splitter(quite a feat), going for a swim, and of course stopping at Miguel’s. A trip to the Gorge never disappoints. What a great way to seal off the last day of summer camps! I’m ready for that back to school feeling. 🤓🍕🌳🌄

Spice cabinet overhaul 💥 #organization #getorganized #cozyhome

Spice cabinet overhaul 💥 #organization #getorganized #cozyhome

4 days in Arkansas, 4 days in Branson, what could be better! Always such a wonderful time to see friends, family, and nature.💚 #kingsriver #eurekasprings #arkansas #branson #roadtrip #kayaktrip #adventure

4 days in Arkansas, 4 days in Branson, what could be better! Always such a wonderful time to see friends, family, and nature.💚 #kingsriver #eurekasprings #arkansas #branson #roadtrip #kayaktrip #adventure

Mother’s Day weekend so far spent with Joel’s mom. We planted all day long and made homemade stew and cornbread fritters! It was a great day. 🥰🪴💛🥘 #plantingseason #mothersday #herbgarden

Mother’s Day weekend so far spent with Joel’s mom. We planted all day long and made homemade stew and cornbread fritters! It was a great day. 🥰🪴💛🥘 #plantingseason #mothersday #herbgarden

Been planning this herb garden for a few months😍🪴🌸🥰 #herbgarden #fairytalegarden

Been planning this herb garden for a few months😍🪴🌸🥰 #herbgarden #fairytalegarden

#backpackhacks #backpacking #hiking #camping #backpackingtips #lightweightbackpacking

#backpackhacks #backpacking #hiking #camping #backpackingtips #lightweightbackpacking

What a rejuvenating weekend. I want to be back there already! This morning sitting on my porch I tried pretending I was still swinging in my hammock, waking up under the vibrant rain-kissed trees. It’s the simplest things that ignite the joy in us, drawing us into the peace of God, and how I wish we had more time to spend in the beauty and solitude of God’s creation this way! He gives us so many good things, and His provision is all that we need but often more than enough! We fully anticipated being slammed with rain this weekend. I had prayed to God that He would just keep us safe through the storms and make it bearable, that we would find shelter when it got too heavy. He more than provided for us! The weather was way more than bearable, with only one or two minute long showers during the day all weekend and a small storm the last night after we’d already set up camp. We were in awe but not surprised at how He cares for us! 💚🍃 ~ “Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?” Matthew‬ ‭6‬:‭26‬ #godisgood #backpacking #hiking #redrivergorge

What a rejuvenating weekend. I want to be back there already! This morning sitting on my porch I tried pretending I was still swinging in my hammock, waking up under the vibrant rain-kissed trees. It’s the simplest things that ignite the joy in us, drawing us into the peace of God, and how I wish we had more time to spend in the beauty and solitude of God’s creation this way! He gives us so many good things, and His provision is all that we need but often more than enough! We fully anticipated being slammed with rain this weekend. I had prayed to God that He would just keep us safe through the storms and make it bearable, that we would find shelter when it got too heavy. He more than provided for us! The weather was way more than bearable, with only one or two minute long showers during the day all weekend and a small storm the last night after we’d already set up camp. We were in awe but not surprised at how He cares for us! 💚🍃 ~ “Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?” Matthew‬ ‭6‬:‭26‬ #godisgood #backpacking #hiking #redrivergorge

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