With the start of a new year, some go through a detox, a purge, a cleanse, or simply work on removing things that might not be good...things that might be toxic, one may say. Let's be real honest for a hot minute. No one is perfect. I wish I had a dollar for every time I have said that. We don't have to be perfect, we just need to be present. At … [Read more...]

Hello, 2019!! We have enjoyed our holiday season. It was nice to visit with family and friends, and enjoy the holiday festivities with our kiddos (human and furry). As we move into 2019, the Hoekstra's have a lot going on (as usual). It is easy to get caught up in the hustle, bustle, and stress of a new year, but we see it as a new … [Read more...]

The past few weeks have been a bit overwhelming. We packed a house in a few short days, moved from one house to another, and closed on both houses in one day. Move in began as soon as closing ended. Add in the news of a baby on the way, the end of the semester for me (and Sam), and the holidays and there's some stress. We also got news of … [Read more...]