A Little Update + Pins of the Week Party

Hi friends! It’s been a while since I’ve done a personal update so I wanted to share a few things going on in our lives. While I’m very thankful I’m able to use my blog as a business, I do really miss “the old days” when I blogged mostly about my adorable kids. 😉

Speaking of the old days, this little critter got his very first hair cut at 2 years old. It was well past-due but I knew it would make him look so much older- and it did! My baby isn’t a baby anymore. 🙁 But he’s so much fun!

Our family spent Thanksgiving with my husband’s parents, his brother, sister-in-law, and our nieces and nephew at their deer ranch in South Texas. A very untraditional way to spend Thanksgiving for most, but very on-par for our family!

family thanksgiving 2014

On this trip, I also got my very first deer. Our family eats about 90% venison throughout the year (vs. beef- we usually only buy steaks) and I was happy to be able to contribute this year. Shortly before my grandfather died in 2013, he gave my son his deer-hunting rifle. I decided I wanted to use it for my first deer hunt ever. It’s such a family tradition in both mine and Ben’s family’s, and it equals 100% organic meat at a fraction of the price at the grocery store!

deer WM

Now, it’s time to talk about our pinning party. Link up your favorite pins each week, and we’ll promote them! It’s a win for everyone! Here was my favorite from the party last week: Spicy Enchilada Casserole.





Here is my own favorite pin from this week- Spicy Olive Cheese Bites. You NEED this recipe this Christmas season!



It’s your turn to link up now! Show us your very favorite pins from this week!


About Kelli Hays

Kelli Hays is a wife, mother, writer, and friend. She has been blogging since 2008 and loves sharing inspiration for the everyday woman!

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