Simple Purposeful Living

Adoption Update: Praying About Adoption

March 7, 2018

January 2016, I held a 6 month old, a chubby cheeked Lucy, in my arms. I sat down on a stool in a Sunday school classroom with my bible study small group. We each went around sharing prayer requests. My heart beat out of my chest at the thought of sharing a secret but I knew I had to get it off

Home Organization

Bathroom Faux Board and Batten DIY

February 21, 2018

We have a laundry list of items we would like to complete before Port baby #4 arrives home and the kids bathroom which also serves as our guest bathroom was the first project on the list. From the moment we moved in, I wanted to add hooks because our builder just slapped up two random hooks on the

Appetizers & Snacks· Main Dishes· Recipes

Easy Baked Mexican Dip

January 29, 2018

The Super Bowl is this weekend and it's always a scramble to figure out what to make because let's be honest I am all about the halftime show, the commercials, and the food. I plan on making this easy baked Mexican dip recipe because it's always a fan favorite and great served with guacamole,

Adoption

Our Merriest Christmas Surprise!

December 22, 2017

My hands are trembling and I have tears in my eyes (no one is surprised by this I know) as I have anticipated typing these words for months. I am so excited to finally share a big secret we have been keeping. We sent out our Christmas card and let our friends and family know

Breakfast· Main Dishes· Recipes

Make Now Serve Later Easy Quiche Recipe

December 19, 2017

Savory breakfast is my favorite! Give me all the eggs. This quiche is so delicious. There are just 4 basic ingredients, and then you can layer in extra ingredients to make it your own. The great thing about this easy quiche recipe is you can make it and bake it ahead, then just rewarm it when

Family Memories

10 Favorite Pictures of 2017

December 11, 2017

Today, we are wrapping up 10 on the 10th for the year. Thanks so much to everyone who joined me this year and linked up! I am so thankful you all enjoyed it too! If you have post ideas for next year and want to continue, will you comment below and let me know :).Today's post was so