Meet Kara-Kae

Welcome to my blog! A place where I share my heart about marriage, ministry & motherhood. I'm thrilled you are here! Be sure and follow along on social media for more daily updates and head over to thrivemoms.com to see more from me!

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Triple Bunk Beds (with plans!)

Triple Bunk Beds (with plans!)

about 2 years ago

WE ARE HAVING A BABY BOY!

WE ARE HAVING A BABY BOY!

about 2 years ago

Kingdom Over Following (Because Jesus loves the internet)

Kingdom Over Following (Because Jesus loves the internet)

about 2 years ago

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Peace out summer ✌🏽 Here we come 3rd grade, 1st grade and Kindergarten!!

A little nugget from the "Dear Mama" devotional from @thrivemoms (in the app). This month's devotional is full of encouraging letters of wisdom and scripture to remind you that you're not alone and help you find your way back to the Father in the midst of motherhood. Go check out this awesome (free) resource!!

I can't believe this is our last late night summer swim and school starts on Thursday and we'll get back into our normal routines this week. As much as I look forward to that (GIVE ME ALL THE ROUTINES!!) I love these summer nights! I will never forget these nights where we watch the sunset as our skin turns to prunes. Summer can be draining, but perspective is everything to remember that I only have a handful of them with my babies at home. It's been a good one, and I'll never forget it. .
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#thrivemoms #motherhood #motherhoodissanctifying #momstrong #liveauthentic #familytime #mybeautifulmess #motherhoodunplugged #childhoodunplugged

Why have they not put a class in the local gym called "put a shirt on a toddler"? We'd all have rocking bods.

It’s the last week of summer!! It’s been a good summer and I hope I look back on these summers with my babies and remember the sun kissed skin, the days in the pool, the extra snuggles on the couch, and eating junk food for dinner. Let’s hope the sibling fighting and exhaustion fades away and all that’s left are good and happy memories. #sundayjamesgang

Dear Summer, not sure we are ready for you to end. ☀️ Swipe to see my children flying (and living that lazy summer life) 👉🏽

A few random facts about me:
1) I hate avocados. Don't even get me started on how gross guacamole is.
2) I have the incredible ability to grab the exact amount of paper plates I need out of a stack from the cabinet. (pure talent)
3) I live on chai tea and sweet tea. Most days I don't even really drink coffee.
4) I was an event planner in my "previous life". Hard to even remember that life. That girl had so much energy. 🤣
5) I'm secretly (or not so secretly) really excited and ready for school to start because I thrive on routines and not being around my kids 24/7. 🙌🏽 Ok your turn, tell me about you! What are some weird facts about you?

I saw this quote somewhere the other day and it could not be more true. Last weekend I walked into the kitchen to find my 2.5 year old boy waving a real knife around like a toy sword at his sister (HOW DID HE GET THAT? WHY DO CHILD LOCKS NOT WORK ON BOYS? JESUS TAKE THE WHEEL!!) .
Girls bring all the drama but boys bring the madness. Holy moly. May we all make it through today without knife fights or boys jumping off the roof (just for "fun".)

Do you have big dreams of doing something? For me, my entire life I’ve wanted to write a book and my dream is coming true! But it was a lot of hard work and did not happen overnight! Jessi wanted to learn how to blow a really great bubble this summer so she convinced me to keep buying the good bubble gum, watched YouTube videos (because apparently they know more than her mom?) and kept practicing until she got it down. And she’s so thrilled that her practice paid off! .
What do you want to accomplish? Chase your dreams and don’t give up!! Do the hard work, ask for help and chase your dreams!

I want to be a woman to not be messed with! Love this reminder from @alliworthington and #FierceFaithBook. I think it’s so easy for us to forget this truth and the enemy uses the spaces we aren’t focused on God to mess with us. DON’T MESS WITH US SATAN!

more of that baby!

May 19, 2009 in my family is cooler than your family

I just had to share more pictures of my sweet little niece! She's just adorable and doing so great! I can't wait to hold her and love on her!

Dad & Taelyn

TOUCHDOWN!! :)

TOUCHDOWN!

Mom & Taelyn

That face...

Isn't that the sweetest face??