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

MY INSTA-BLOG:

It’s fine. I’m fine. We are all fine. 😳 #nevermovinginmayagain #nevermovingagain

I thought you all might need the pep talk I’m giving myself today: “you don’t suck”. The enemy has this sneaky way of whispering lies in my ear in seasons of busy and telling me that I’m doing a terrible job. Just because you’re busy/overwhelmed/stressed does not mean you’re doing a bad job. May has a tendency to throw everything into chaos, so don’t let those little lies become truth for you. Buying a gift card for a teacher instead of making a homemade gift isn’t failure (and honestly, they probably prefer it!). Packing lunchables for the last week of school isn’t phoning it in - it will likely win you cool mom points. You’re doing a great job. You’re showing up each and every day, cheering them on and being a fabulous mom. You don’t suck. You are incredible. 🙌🏽

Last summer we decided it was time to let our girls each choose an activity to try. Dance for Kenzi (which was a total bust), Swim for Jessi (holy cow, she’s a phenomenal swimmer...I’m crossing fingers for college scholarships) and Zoey chose soccer. She spent the first 3-4 games crying and not leaving the bench. But once she got over her fears of getting on the field, she had an absolute blast. It’s been the most exhausting year for me as I’ve transitioned into full time driver but I’m so proud of these kids and how they’ve grown and had fun. Plus, our baby bro has become quite the coach/cheerleader/bossy pants. Next season we are going to teach him how to yell at the refs. 👍🏽⚽️

I’m doing a great job at this parenting gig over here. They love each other so well and speak nothing but words of love bathed in grace. 😑🙄🤷🏼‍♀️ #ohthesarcasm #sisterlylove

We are at the point I have to let Kendrick run sprints back and forth during our #sundayjamesgang pictures because getting that boy to stand still is an impossibility. 🤷🏼‍♀️❤️

Two year olds are exhausting and my two year old has the ability to find anything breakable, permanent or dangerous in a matter of seconds. I’ll be honest, I’m not quick but when I see a toddler with a sharpie I believe I can fly. 🙄😑 Who’s with me?

May, I’m going to need you to CALM DOWN. Quit trying to always show off with how much you have going on, some of us can’t handle it emotionally or physically. This week we had final days of preschool, school parties, graduations, field trips and more. AND my house is in chaos mode because we are moving in a few weeks. How much May can one person handle? I’ll let you know soon enough. For now, enjoy these darling pictures of my children laughing, splashing, graduating, almost falling into ponds and being all around awesome. 🙌🏽

I heard @jackiehillperry say this in a talk yesterday and it took my breath away. THIS IS EVERYTHING. This is what we are missing out on and forgetting. In our “Jesus is enough” culture we think that means we just go about our business and don’t have to do the work because He is enough. Yes, he will always be enough - but do we know him enough to know why he is enough?

When it’s career day at school and you just want to be a mom when you grow up. I think we nailed it. Graphic tee ✔️ Leggings ✔️ Messy Bun ✔️ Giant Coffee Cup ✔️ Big Sunglasses to hide tired eyes ✔️ Grape Jelly Stains ✔️✔️

I can’t tell you how many times people tell me Kendrick is “blessed” or “lucky”. (And all the adoptive parents said: 🙄) Adoption is not that at all. It’s changed me in more ways that I could have ever imagined, and I’m so grateful for that. Join me today as I do a takeover of the @adoptalovestory IG and share a bit of our story!

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??