What got you up this morning? For me, it was a dea

What got you up this morning? For me, it was a deadline. Picture: 3rd (4th?) day hair, a baggy t-shirt and shorts, standing at the computer typing away and stopping only for quick sips of coffee and to look at the kids' latest Lego creations.

I remember a time back in college, Josh and I were camp counselors together at a Christian summer camp. This introvert had no idea what she was getting into 🤪😭🤣 As exhausting as that time was, that was probably one of the times in my life when I felt the MOST close and in sync with God. Each morning, I read my Bible and prayed for strength for the day and for the hearts of my campers. Before bed, I decompressed and gave the day to God again. Like I said, it was exhausting, but fulfilling and peaceful at the same time.

I'll be the first to tell you that the days here are not always like that. The days can be stressful, tiresome, and sometimes even plain depressing. It can be hard to think that Jesus understands what it's like to feel depleted. But then, as I've been trying to be more consistent about starting my mornings in prayer and in the Word, I read this in Hebrews 4:

"For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tested in every way as we are, yet without sin. Therefore let us approach the throne of grace with boldness, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us at the proper time."
(Hebrews 4:15‭-‬16 HCSB)

Jesus was sent to Earth to not only understand, but overcome our weaknesses. And he offers joy and rest for us in him.

Start your morning BOLDLY drawing from that mercy and grace, I promise it will change the rest of your day ♥️

Easy photo editing for forests or darker, wooded a

Easy photo editing for forests or darker, wooded areas:

1. Start with ChelseaDamon1 presets (we made these presets in Washington state - perfect for wooded settings).

2. Increase that exposure!

3. Adjust your white balance - more magenta to counteract the green reflection from foliage.

4. Use the brush tool to spot-treat shadows.

5. Use brush tool to beautify ✨

You're done!

Need a quick workout braid that keeps those short

Need a quick workout braid that keeps those short hairs out to face??? Look no further ☝🏼

PS. Lemme know if you want to see more workout braids! 👇🏼

Pool noodles and some sunshine before bedtime toni

Pool noodles and some sunshine before bedtime tonight. Feels good to fit in little fun things when we can for the kids. A little goes a long way for them ♥️

Rest is important. It's not a suggestion or even a

Rest is important. It's not a suggestion or even a "best practice." God set the example of rest for us at the beginning of time. So did His son.

I literally used to say to myself that I CAN do it all. All I have to do is never sleep and shirk all other responsibilities 😂😂😂

God knows how important rest is. It's when we're most able to hear Him. To be strengthened and restored by Him. To reflect on His words.

We can't do it all, anyway. Give yourself some grace, say "not right now" sometimes. And rest ♥️

PS. I didn't realize until editing that we took this photo in front of the letter D. That worked out well.

PPS. Rainy 🌧️ is so over photo shoots 😂

When you got ketchup on your face but you don't ca

When you got ketchup on your face but you don't care because the fries were too good 😂🍟
Recently Josh and I have started a daily "quiet time" for the kids and let me tell you - it has been a game 👏🏼 changer. Not that we don't love being around our kids - seriously they're the best. But Josh and I do so well when we have a few quiet moments in the day 🤫 especially when the kids haven't been in school since the beginning of the year. Do you do a daily quiet time? How long does it last?

Psst.. check out the new Rivotra boots by @naotfootwear 👀

http://liketk.it/2Togl @liketoknow.it #liketkit

People who wear sneakers to the beach can't be tru

People who wear sneakers to the beach can't be trusted. 👟⛱️🙅🏼‍♀️ Amiright?

Happy 7 years (yesterday) to us. It's no exaggerat

Happy 7 years (yesterday) to us. It's no exaggeration that I LOVE doing life with this man. I always say that each year, our life always takes an unexpected turn and there's no one I'd rather roll with the punches with. Thank you for being you, @joshuadaviddamon ♥️

Reality vs Instagram? Honestly, my favorite part o

Reality vs Instagram? Honestly, my favorite part of family vacations is sitting around the kitchen table after putting our kids to bed, sipping wine, and chorkling 🤭

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What got you up this morning? For me, it was a dea

What got you up this morning? For me, it was a deadline. Picture: 3rd (4th?) day hair, a baggy t-shirt and shorts, standing at the computer typing away and stopping only for quick sips of coffee and to look at the kids' latest Lego creations.

I remember a time back in college, Josh and I were camp counselors together at a Christian summer camp. This introvert had no idea what she was getting into 🤪😭🤣 As exhausting as that time was, that was probably one of the times in my life when I felt the MOST close and in sync with God. Each morning, I read my Bible and prayed for strength for the day and for the hearts of my campers. Before bed, I decompressed and gave the day to God again. Like I said, it was exhausting, but fulfilling and peaceful at the same time.

I'll be the first to tell you that the days here are not always like that. The days can be stressful, tiresome, and sometimes even plain depressing. It can be hard to think that Jesus understands what it's like to feel depleted. But then, as I've been trying to be more consistent about starting my mornings in prayer and in the Word, I read this in Hebrews 4:

"For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but One who has been tested in every way as we are, yet without sin. Therefore let us approach the throne of grace with boldness, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us at the proper time."
(Hebrews 4:15‭-‬16 HCSB)

Jesus was sent to Earth to not only understand, but overcome our weaknesses. And he offers joy and rest for us in him.

Start your morning BOLDLY drawing from that mercy and grace, I promise it will change the rest of your day ♥️

Easy photo editing for forests or darker, wooded a

Easy photo editing for forests or darker, wooded areas:

1. Start with ChelseaDamon1 presets (we made these presets in Washington state - perfect for wooded settings).

2. Increase that exposure!

3. Adjust your white balance - more magenta to counteract the green reflection from foliage.

4. Use the brush tool to spot-treat shadows.

5. Use brush tool to beautify ✨

You're done!

Need a quick workout braid that keeps those short

Need a quick workout braid that keeps those short hairs out to face??? Look no further ☝🏼

PS. Lemme know if you want to see more workout braids! 👇🏼

Pool noodles and some sunshine before bedtime toni

Pool noodles and some sunshine before bedtime tonight. Feels good to fit in little fun things when we can for the kids. A little goes a long way for them ♥️

Rest is important. It's not a suggestion or even a

Rest is important. It's not a suggestion or even a "best practice." God set the example of rest for us at the beginning of time. So did His son.

I literally used to say to myself that I CAN do it all. All I have to do is never sleep and shirk all other responsibilities 😂😂😂

God knows how important rest is. It's when we're most able to hear Him. To be strengthened and restored by Him. To reflect on His words.

We can't do it all, anyway. Give yourself some grace, say "not right now" sometimes. And rest ♥️

PS. I didn't realize until editing that we took this photo in front of the letter D. That worked out well.

PPS. Rainy 🌧️ is so over photo shoots 😂

When you got ketchup on your face but you don't ca

When you got ketchup on your face but you don't care because the fries were too good 😂🍟
Recently Josh and I have started a daily "quiet time" for the kids and let me tell you - it has been a game 👏🏼 changer. Not that we don't love being around our kids - seriously they're the best. But Josh and I do so well when we have a few quiet moments in the day 🤫 especially when the kids haven't been in school since the beginning of the year. Do you do a daily quiet time? How long does it last?

Psst.. check out the new Rivotra boots by @naotfootwear 👀

http://liketk.it/2Togl @liketoknow.it #liketkit

People who wear sneakers to the beach can't be tru

People who wear sneakers to the beach can't be trusted. 👟⛱️🙅🏼‍♀️ Amiright?

Happy 7 years (yesterday) to us. It's no exaggerat

Happy 7 years (yesterday) to us. It's no exaggeration that I LOVE doing life with this man. I always say that each year, our life always takes an unexpected turn and there's no one I'd rather roll with the punches with. Thank you for being you, @joshuadaviddamon ♥️

Reality vs Instagram? Honestly, my favorite part o

Reality vs Instagram? Honestly, my favorite part of family vacations is sitting around the kitchen table after putting our kids to bed, sipping wine, and chorkling 🤭

We're bound to have a pretty salty week 🌴 and I

We're bound to have a pretty salty week 🌴 and I am ALL about it 🙌🏼 Here's to squeezing in what we can of summer and feeling *slightly* normal for the first time in months.

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