Author: Little Maui Family

I went years wearing mostly striped shirts + dresses, now I incorporate solids and checkered patterns as a rule. I'm a mom of three kids we had in 3.5 years. My house is usually a mess but it's so completely full of love and wonder, paints and drawings, playdough-in-the-carpets, half-finished sewing and craft projects, and food scattered about. I love baking and cooking with my kids. My husband is the best person I know besides Jesus. We've grown so much in the past decade and a half together. If you've read this far, then let's see, I am a former journalist and marketing specialist and teacher who now spends her days homeschooling her kids. Also, working on a book. God is Faithful, and He's shown me His great love through the hard and holy-making work of getting to the end of myself and realizing that at the end, HE is there. HE always was. xx

One Man’s Kindness

Little Maui Family

While walking the town of Carmel, Ken and I stopped in at the bustling neighborhood Greek restaurant for lunch the other day: Dametra Cafe. The tiny cafe was bustling with so much life and joy and delicious aromas. The server quickly found us a spot, and Ken and I sat down. Before we ordered, Ken… Continue reading One Man’s Kindness

Carmel, California

Little Maui Family

What an incredible blessing this past week has been! Ken's mom and her dear friend watched all three of our kids so we could hop on a plan to Northern California and then drive to my sister's wedding in San Luis Obispo. I praise God for all the helpers who've made it possible for Ken… Continue reading Carmel, California

Old Monterey Inn Getaway

Little Maui Family

Ken and I traveled solo this past week from Maui to San Francisco and drove south along the coast until we reached Monterey/Carmel, where we stayed at the historic Old Monterey Inn! This dreamy Tudor-style home built in 1929 was home to the first mayor of Monterey and his family. The vast fairy-tale like gardens… Continue reading Old Monterey Inn Getaway

Summer Storm, Summer Flowers

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"There are always flowers for those who want to see them." - Henri Matisse A surprisingly warm wind rushes past, sliding thin droplets of rain across my face. It's 5 a.m. and I'm leaning over our deck watching the remnants of tropical storm Calvin pass by in the distance. Today's forecast: rain and potential flooding. Yet,… Continue reading Summer Storm, Summer Flowers

Patchwork Quilt Family Photos

Little Maui Family

"The thing I remember best about successful people I've met all through the years is their obvious delight in what they're doing and it seems to have very little to do with worldly success. They just love what they're doing, and they love it in front of others." - Mister Rogers After a week of… Continue reading Patchwork Quilt Family Photos