We have a preschool graduate🥹😭💗✨ Elsie We have a preschool graduate🥹😭💗✨

Elsie is our sunshine girl and it was sooooo fitting seeing her sing this little light of mine during her graduation☀️ Our hearts are literally so full for Elsie and her love of school and learning!! I was SO scared to send Elsie to school and while there were some growing pains the first few weeks she adores her teacher and friends at school! She looked forward to going each day and loved sharing all of the things she learned with us🥹 I’m so grateful for the amazing school she attended and all the people that worked hard to make it such a positive experience for her😭❤️ She is so ready for kindergarten even if I’m dying a little inside at the thought of her being in elementary school🙈 SO PROUD OF HER!! She is a light and will continue to be one at her new school too!!
2 years since the last time I dreamed of our life 2 years since the last time I dreamed of our life with them in it🤍🤍

2 years ago I sat through my appointment absolutely numb. Having given all that I could physically, mentally, financially, and spiritually I quite literally had hit rock bottom. I’ll never forget curling up on our bathroom floor once we got home and telling Hudson I hated myself. I absolutely meant every word. I’ve never felt like more of a failure than I did at that point in my life. Looking back my heart breaks thinking about just how responsible I felt.

I’ve learning that it wasn’t my fault. Nothing I could have done would have changed the outcome. It wasn’t some punishment. It wasn’t because I didn’t take my prenatal that one day. It happened and I’ll never understand why that had to be our story. That’s ok. I’ve learned that understanding “why” isn’t a prerequisite to healing. 

There is a unique healing that has come through pregnancy with Della. Initially every fiber of me felt like I couldn’t do it. I couldn’t for them so why could I for her? Learning to hope again, sit with my fears, and make peace with the unknown has been an ongoing process for me🤍 I learned that my body was still capable of beautiful things. Loss didn’t make that any less true. They changed me. Loosing them changed me. I am who I am because of them✨ It still hurts but I’m grateful for where I am today. They will always be my favorite what if🤍🤍
Boat Babies☀️🌊 Elsie on a boat is a total Boat Babies☀️🌊

Elsie on a boat is a total vibe😂 She could stay out on the boat allllllll day long!!! Her new fav is tubing which is a big step up from last year😍 And she even went surfing with dad🥰 Della is happiest when the boat is moving and has noooooo problem catching a few😴 Summer time is our fav and we are loving it so far🤍
Life lately✨ Zoo🦒 Gardening🌽 Swimming🌊 Life lately✨

Zoo🦒 Gardening🌽 Swimming🌊 Sisterhood💕 Fires🔥 Cuddles🥰 Cotton Candy💗 and Family🥹 Love this life of mine❤️💕
Full Heart Full House❤️💕 I learned many ye Full Heart Full House❤️💕

I learned many years ago that a full heart is where it begins… a heart of gratitude comes first. I don’t think I would have been able to enjoy motherhood if I hadn’t learned to have peace and love within myself first💗 Balancing life the last few months hasn’t been easy and there have been several tears as I’ve learned to find my new sense of normal😅 But I’ve been reminded that I’m only the best I can be when my heart is full🥹 So for the struggling mama I hope you can find time to rest, refuel, reflect and remember that your cup needs filled too so you can enjoy and savor the full home too❤️ #motherhood Idaho #girlmom #maternalmentalhealth #idahotherapist #postpartumjourney #postpartumsupport
This season is full of intention…. Learning how This season is full of intention….

Learning how to be a mom of 2 littles + finishing up my masters degree + being a wife has been a big mindset shift for me🤍 Gone are the easy date nights and hours of devotion to solely one child. Each minute of my day is full of decisions that weigh heavily on my heart. Being intentional with my time is the only way I can move through this season and look back 6 months from now with no regrets🙃 It’s acknowledging big emotions and understanding each family members needs🫶🏼

It’s picking a child up early from school so we can enjoy a rainy day together. It’s putting off the paper until after bedtime because the girls needed their mama to be present. It’s putting down the ToDo list during nap and dancing in the rain with Elsie💗 It’s writing pen pals and prioritizing family time. It’s date nights in after the girls go to bed ❤️ It’s late nights of homework and documenting and diagnosing. This season is temporary but it’s teaching me so much about being an intentional mother and partner🥹 They are my world and today, although it did not go how I originally planned, was pretty special and exactly what our hearts needed🥰

#girlmom #idahomom #motherhood #mastersdegree #idahocounseling #maternalmentalhealth mom guilt #momlife
My biggest honor is being their mama🥹💕 I sp My biggest honor is being their mama🥹💕

I spent many Mothers Day’s with a broken heart. I always dreamed of being a mom and for years it felt like that would never happen for me. Elsie and Della are our miracles and today feels like I’m celebrating them finding their way to me too🥹 I’m far from perfect but each day with them is a gift and I’m so grateful to be theirs💗 Thank you to all of the amazing moms in our lives both seen and unseen who have helped me become a mother and paved the way for me✨ Elsie and Della are so lucky to have so many amazing role models in their lives❤️
4 Months with our Della Rue💕 Most days she doe 4 Months with our Della Rue💕

Most days she doesn’t seem real🥹 Della is the smiliest baby and we adore her squinty eyed open mouth gummy smile😍 She is the best little sleeper and loves her starfish suite (iykyk⭐️) She loves her big sister and holding her hand🥹💗
I am 1 in 6 women who are infertile. When we dec I am 1 in 6 women who are infertile. 

When we decided to grow our family 7 years ago I never expected the journey we were about to begin. Infertility has changed me to my core. It has impacted every aspect of my life just as I was told it would. It changed my marriage. It changed the way I think of motherhood. It made me become acquainted with grief. It changed the way I viewed my body. It opened my eyes to a world of waiting. It forced me to accept my limits. It encouraged me to find joy in the present. It taught me about Gods love. It showed me the only timing that matters is His. Infertility has broken me in ways I can’t begin to describe and has healed me in ways I never imagined🤍 This week is #nationalinfertilityawarenessweek so I’ll be sharing key moments in my infertility journey that have shaped me✨ For those on the outside looking in I hope my experiences give you insight on how to support and love your infertile friends💗 For those in the thick of it I hope my experiences help you not to feel so alone and perhaps a little hope when hope feels too hard💕 
Xx your infertile friend 

#infertility #infertilityjourney #infertilitysupport  motherhood #infertilitywarrior ivf #idahomom
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Food · June 18, 2023

Spiced Bourbon Cherry Pie (Gluten + Refined Sugar Free)

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Spiced Bourbon Cherry Pie (Gluten-Free)

Kissed with whiskey and a hint of cinnamon and chile and nestled in a gluten-free, whole-grain crust, this wildly flavorful dessert will make all your spiced bourbon cherry pie dreams come true.

Crust:

  • 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons ice water
  • 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons buttermilk
  • 3/4 cup sweet white rice flour
  • 1/2 cup gluten-free oat flour
  • 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons millet flour
  • 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons tapioca flour
  • 4 tablespoons finely ground white chia seed
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons organic granulated dried cane juice
  • 3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 12 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, (sliced 1⁄4" thick)

Filling:

  • 6 cups pitted sweet cherries (fresh or frozen; about 2 ½ pounds)
  • 3/4 cup organic granulated dried cane juice
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne
  • 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 3 tablespoons bourbon whiskey

For Finishing:

  • 1 tbsp milk or cream
  • 1 tbsp smoked sugar or coarse sugar
  • vanilla ice cream (for serving)

Make the crust:

  1. Combine the ice water and buttermilk in a small pitcher and chill until needed. In the bowl of a food processor, combine the sweet rice, oat, and millet flours with the cornstarch, tapioca flour, ground chia seed, sugar, and salt. Scatter the butter pieces over the top and place the lid on the food processor, but don’t process yet! Simultaneously pour the cold buttermilk mixture through the feed tube in a slow and steady stream while pulsing the food processor all the while until all the liquid is added and the butter is broken down into chunks of varying sizes from tiny peas to lima beans. The dough should hold together when squeezed; if it needs more liquid to come together, gently pulse in a tablespoon or two more ice water.
  2. Press the dough into a ball, flatten into a disc in a large piece of plastic wrap, wrap tightly, and chill for up to 3 days.
  3. Let the dough soften at room temperature for 10 – 20 minutes to make it easier to roll. On a surface dusted lightly with oat flour, roll the chilled dough out into a rough square that is about ¼” thick. As you work, dust the top of the dough with oat flour, using a dry pastry brush to sweep away the excess. If the dough begins to stick to the work surface, use a bench scraper to move it to one side, dust the surface with more flour, and return the dough to the surface to continue rolling. Don’t worry if the dough crumbles and wants to fall apart, just press it back together. Once the dough is rolled out, fold it in thirds like folding a letter, then roll it up from a skinny end into a loose spiral. Gently press to flatten it slightly, and chill for 30 minutes. Optionally (preferably), repeat this step once more. The dough will get smoother and easier to work with as you make these turns.
  4. Divide the dough into two portions of approximately two-thirds and one third. Roll the larger piece of dough into a 12-inch round, dusting with flour as needed to prevent sticking, and ease the dough into a 9-inch pie plate. Trim the dough to a ¾-inch overhang and fold it under itself. Crimp the crust with your thumbs and forefingers, and prick the bottom all over with the tines of a fork. Chill until firm, at least 30 minutes, or wrap and chill for up to 1 day.
  5. On a surface dusted lightly with oat flour, roll out the smaller piece of dough to a 9-inch (23-cround about 1⁄4-inch (6-mthick. Use a fluted cookie cutter or biscuit cutter (or small glasto cut out shapes measuring about 2-inches in diameter. Place the dough shapes on a small baking sheet lined with parchment paper and chill until firm, 20 minutes. Optionally, press the dough scraps together, wrap and chill until firm, and repeat the rolling/cutting process once more.

Make the pie:

  1. Position a rack in the lower third of the oven, top with a baking stone if you’ve got one and preheat to 425ºF (220ºC). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
  2. To make the filling, in a large bowl whisk together the sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, cayenne, and salt to combine. Add the cherries and bourbon, tossing to combine, and let sit 10-20 minutes to draw out the juices a bit.
  3. Spoon the fruit and juices into the chilled crust, smoothing it flat. Place the chilled dough shapes over the top of the fruit, overlapping them slightly and leaving lots of windows for the steam to escape. Brush the rounds with the cream or milk and sprinkle with the smoked or coarse sugar.
  4. Place the pie on the lined baking sheet and slide into the oven on the baking stone. Bake at 425ºF (220ºC) for 15 minutes, then decrease the oven temperature to 375ºF (190ºC) and continue baking until the crust is golden and the fruit is bubbling thickly, 35–50 more minutes. (Err on the side of overbaking lest you wind up with soupy filling that doesn’t set.) Let the pie cool completely to set the fruit, at least 2 hours, then cut into wedges and serve at room temperature with ice cream. The pie is best shortly after baking and will keep at room temperature for up to 1 day, or refrigerated for up to 3 days.

Recipe & Image from BojonGourmet.com

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We have a preschool graduate🥹😭💗✨ Elsie We have a preschool graduate🥹😭💗✨

Elsie is our sunshine girl and it was sooooo fitting seeing her sing this little light of mine during her graduation☀️ Our hearts are literally so full for Elsie and her love of school and learning!! I was SO scared to send Elsie to school and while there were some growing pains the first few weeks she adores her teacher and friends at school! She looked forward to going each day and loved sharing all of the things she learned with us🥹 I’m so grateful for the amazing school she attended and all the people that worked hard to make it such a positive experience for her😭❤️ She is so ready for kindergarten even if I’m dying a little inside at the thought of her being in elementary school🙈 SO PROUD OF HER!! She is a light and will continue to be one at her new school too!!
2 years since the last time I dreamed of our life 2 years since the last time I dreamed of our life with them in it🤍🤍

2 years ago I sat through my appointment absolutely numb. Having given all that I could physically, mentally, financially, and spiritually I quite literally had hit rock bottom. I’ll never forget curling up on our bathroom floor once we got home and telling Hudson I hated myself. I absolutely meant every word. I’ve never felt like more of a failure than I did at that point in my life. Looking back my heart breaks thinking about just how responsible I felt.

I’ve learning that it wasn’t my fault. Nothing I could have done would have changed the outcome. It wasn’t some punishment. It wasn’t because I didn’t take my prenatal that one day. It happened and I’ll never understand why that had to be our story. That’s ok. I’ve learned that understanding “why” isn’t a prerequisite to healing. 

There is a unique healing that has come through pregnancy with Della. Initially every fiber of me felt like I couldn’t do it. I couldn’t for them so why could I for her? Learning to hope again, sit with my fears, and make peace with the unknown has been an ongoing process for me🤍 I learned that my body was still capable of beautiful things. Loss didn’t make that any less true. They changed me. Loosing them changed me. I am who I am because of them✨ It still hurts but I’m grateful for where I am today. They will always be my favorite what if🤍🤍
Boat Babies☀️🌊 Elsie on a boat is a total Boat Babies☀️🌊

Elsie on a boat is a total vibe😂 She could stay out on the boat allllllll day long!!! Her new fav is tubing which is a big step up from last year😍 And she even went surfing with dad🥰 Della is happiest when the boat is moving and has noooooo problem catching a few😴 Summer time is our fav and we are loving it so far🤍
Life lately✨ Zoo🦒 Gardening🌽 Swimming🌊 Life lately✨

Zoo🦒 Gardening🌽 Swimming🌊 Sisterhood💕 Fires🔥 Cuddles🥰 Cotton Candy💗 and Family🥹 Love this life of mine❤️💕
Full Heart Full House❤️💕 I learned many ye Full Heart Full House❤️💕

I learned many years ago that a full heart is where it begins… a heart of gratitude comes first. I don’t think I would have been able to enjoy motherhood if I hadn’t learned to have peace and love within myself first💗 Balancing life the last few months hasn’t been easy and there have been several tears as I’ve learned to find my new sense of normal😅 But I’ve been reminded that I’m only the best I can be when my heart is full🥹 So for the struggling mama I hope you can find time to rest, refuel, reflect and remember that your cup needs filled too so you can enjoy and savor the full home too❤️ #motherhood Idaho #girlmom #maternalmentalhealth #idahotherapist #postpartumjourney #postpartumsupport
This season is full of intention…. Learning how This season is full of intention….

Learning how to be a mom of 2 littles + finishing up my masters degree + being a wife has been a big mindset shift for me🤍 Gone are the easy date nights and hours of devotion to solely one child. Each minute of my day is full of decisions that weigh heavily on my heart. Being intentional with my time is the only way I can move through this season and look back 6 months from now with no regrets🙃 It’s acknowledging big emotions and understanding each family members needs🫶🏼

It’s picking a child up early from school so we can enjoy a rainy day together. It’s putting off the paper until after bedtime because the girls needed their mama to be present. It’s putting down the ToDo list during nap and dancing in the rain with Elsie💗 It’s writing pen pals and prioritizing family time. It’s date nights in after the girls go to bed ❤️ It’s late nights of homework and documenting and diagnosing. This season is temporary but it’s teaching me so much about being an intentional mother and partner🥹 They are my world and today, although it did not go how I originally planned, was pretty special and exactly what our hearts needed🥰

#girlmom #idahomom #motherhood #mastersdegree #idahocounseling #maternalmentalhealth mom guilt #momlife
My biggest honor is being their mama🥹💕 I sp My biggest honor is being their mama🥹💕

I spent many Mothers Day’s with a broken heart. I always dreamed of being a mom and for years it felt like that would never happen for me. Elsie and Della are our miracles and today feels like I’m celebrating them finding their way to me too🥹 I’m far from perfect but each day with them is a gift and I’m so grateful to be theirs💗 Thank you to all of the amazing moms in our lives both seen and unseen who have helped me become a mother and paved the way for me✨ Elsie and Della are so lucky to have so many amazing role models in their lives❤️
4 Months with our Della Rue💕 Most days she doe 4 Months with our Della Rue💕

Most days she doesn’t seem real🥹 Della is the smiliest baby and we adore her squinty eyed open mouth gummy smile😍 She is the best little sleeper and loves her starfish suite (iykyk⭐️) She loves her big sister and holding her hand🥹💗
I am 1 in 6 women who are infertile. When we dec I am 1 in 6 women who are infertile. 

When we decided to grow our family 7 years ago I never expected the journey we were about to begin. Infertility has changed me to my core. It has impacted every aspect of my life just as I was told it would. It changed my marriage. It changed the way I think of motherhood. It made me become acquainted with grief. It changed the way I viewed my body. It opened my eyes to a world of waiting. It forced me to accept my limits. It encouraged me to find joy in the present. It taught me about Gods love. It showed me the only timing that matters is His. Infertility has broken me in ways I can’t begin to describe and has healed me in ways I never imagined🤍 This week is #nationalinfertilityawarenessweek so I’ll be sharing key moments in my infertility journey that have shaped me✨ For those on the outside looking in I hope my experiences give you insight on how to support and love your infertile friends💗 For those in the thick of it I hope my experiences help you not to feel so alone and perhaps a little hope when hope feels too hard💕 
Xx your infertile friend 

#infertility #infertilityjourney #infertilitysupport  motherhood #infertilitywarrior ivf #idahomom
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