Cox & Kin

 April moved quietly, carrying a mix of celebration, tradition, unexpected sickness, and the steady hum that comes with everyday life. It wasn't a loud month, but it was meaningful in the way only a soft month can be - full of moments that remind us of just how God meets us in both the joy and the stillness.  This month actually began the night before it officially started. On March 31st, Ryan and Mack drove to Charlotte for her Christmas-gift concert - TWICE. She had been counting down for months, and sharing that night with her dad made it even sweeter. While the two of them were off to the venue, Mads and I had an all day Wicked marathon with Auntie Angel. Having this day to connect 1:1 with our girls set a warm tone as we headed into April. But it was more than just a warm tone... it was a reminder that joy often shows up in the things we plan for far in advance and then finally get to experience.  A few days later, WrestleMania weekend arrived, and with it one of our...

  As we wrap up March, the house feels full. Full of new characters, new stories, and a lot of gratitude. It's been one of those months where the weekends flew by, but the memories feel like they're going to stick around for a long while.  We started the month on a high note right here at home. Maddie and I had our Coffee Team rotation at Greenville First. While we missed our usual trip to the mountains, there eis something so special about serving our local church family and sharing that time together.  While we're talking about blessings, Ry had an incredible experience this month. He was gifted a ticket to see Phil Wickham with our dream friends, Matt and Crystal. It's always a joy to see him recharged by such powerful worship and great company.  Around the table If you've been following our "Kin" adventures, you know that we love a good story. This month, our tabletop gaming took a fun turn!  Homebrew Beginnings: I welcomed the Storm wreck Isle party b...

A note from the heart of me Life is full and beautiful right about now, and ruing this season of busyness, I'm needing to shift Cox & Kin to a gentler rhythm. As such,  will be posting one Month-in-Review post each month. this gives me space to be present with my family, my work, and the creative projects God has placed in my hands, while still sharing the heart of our home with our readers. February in Review February arrived with a mix of celebration, stillness, and a few surprises that only God could weave together. it was a month that reminded me how much life can shift in small, meaningful ways - sometimes through joy, sometimes through uncertainty, and sometimes through the simple act of paying attention.  Family moments that mattered this month held two big highlights for our family: Mackenzie's birthday and the excitement of WWE Elimination Chamber. Mackenzie's birthday was especially sweet. Instead of taking her out for Korean BBQ, I surprised her by making it ...

 Be still, and Know that I am God. - Psalm 46:10 Over the years, Sundays have become a sacred pause in our home. A day where pace softens and the expectations loosen. Even when we're not serving on the Coffee Team, the rhythm of getting ready for the day helps reset our hearts.  We settled into the usual Sunday quiet:   - Mads catching the sports highlights  - Ry catching up on golf news  - I took a few minutes to breathe  - Mack researched a bit about the Outer Banks Tonight I have D&D. No matter who is at the helm, it's funny how something as simple as a weekly game has become a thread that keeps our family connected across the states. It's community. It's creativity. And it's laughter woven into the beginning of a new week.  Where might you feel God inviting you to slow down today? 

  "We love because He first loved us." - 1 John 4:19 Saturdays are my exhale... no work... no meetings... just space to breathe. Well, that's usually the pace I practice. Today that rest blended beautifully with Valentine's Day. Instead of pressure or expectations, I lean into a celebration day rooted in grace. Love that doesn't perform or compare. Love that reflects the heart of my Lord.  This year, we chose to intentionally keep things simple. A shared meal, a few laughs, and a moment to acknowledge the ways we've grown over nearly 24 (woah did I say that) years of marriage. The girls add their own sweetness to the day and then we have D&D tonight.  Speaking of dungeons and dragons tonight, I will be the DM and I'm taking the party on a fun one shot adventure through the process of finding what happened to the post man and rescuing him then delivering the candy grams he was supposed to be helping to find their owners. I just love how love shows up in...

  "Let all that you do be done in love." - 1 Corinthians 16:14 Fridays always seem to feel lighter... the last stretch of the workweek... the anticipation of rest... the sense of exhaling. Today, I anticipate thinking about Valentine's Day and the small gestures that make love feel real.  A hand written note A favorite snack A message reminding how proud I am of the recipient Love you guys text messages to family afar Love grows in the everyday. It's built on the routines, the shared jokes, the forgiveness after long days, the dungeons and dragons nights that keep us connected across states. As I wrap up work for the week and look toward the weekend, I feel grateful for the ordinary love that fills our every day at home - we are imperfect. we are steady... and we are real!  What's one simple way you can show love to someone tomorrow?