16 Years of Marriage… and a Forest Full of Chanterelles

Sixteen years of marriage. ❤️ We had a plan for our anniversary: dress up a little, go out, sit in a restaurant, have a nice dinner, and properly celebrate 16 years together. But it doesn’t feel like me… or Jānis. So why do it? Instead, we ended up in the forest, hunting for chanterelles. There … More 16 Years of Marriage… and a Forest Full of Chanterelles

Vacation Day 11 – Our Annual “Photoshoot”

Yesterday was supposed to be all about the photoshoot… but in reality, it turned into an Olympic-level event of outfit hunting. I spent the whole day digging through clothes, trying to match outfits to each kid’s personal “style” and “personality.” (Yes, sarcasm heavily implied.) Before all that chaos, I picked my straw flowers — they … More Vacation Day 11 – Our Annual “Photoshoot”

14th Wedding Anniversary

Today marks our 14th wedding anniversary, a milestone that feels especially meaningful this year. It’s no secret that we’ve faced some tough times recently—life has thrown us more than a few challenges, and there have been moments when the road ahead seemed uncertain. But as I reflect on our journey, I’m reminded that anniversaries aren’t … More 14th Wedding Anniversary