Bees & A Big Boy Get Away! 🐝🐝

Whew—March (and the first week of April) flew by super fast, and I'm just now getting to sit down and reflect. Even though this post is a little late, I’m so glad to be connecting with you right here.

March was full of beautiful days, including celebrating our amazing Ezekiel. This boy—full of vision and heart—turned 11, and we threw him a bee-themed bash complete with honey sticks, sweet treats, and buzzing with big kids 🐝💛

But the best part? He used his bee-day money and the cash he’d saved to officially launch his venture: Zee’s Bees. With the help and guidance of local beekeepers, Zeke selected his hives, assembled and painted them, prepared everything, and ordered his first colony. The bees arrive in just a couple of weeks!

He can hardly wait, and honestly, neither can we. There’s something so exciting and hope-filled about watching your child pursue their dreams. We plan to have jars of honey available for purchase on our website in late summer.

📸 We’ll be sharing more hive photos and updates on IG, so buzz over there! And if you’ve ever kept bees, we’d LOVE to hear your stories and advice!

We also created an Amazon list for Zee’s Bees supplies & birthday party faves in case you’re planning something similar or want to follow along—we’re happy to share what worked (and what didn’t 😂).

Another sweet memory from March was our Big Boy Getaway. If you’ve never done a one-on-one (or in our case, three-on-two!) trip with your older kids, do it! It doesn’t have to be fancy or far. We stayed within two hours of home and still packed in plenty of fun!

We spent the weekend focused on our oldest three boys (ages 12, 11, and 9)—dreaming together, praying, planning, and just pouring into their hearts. There was sledding (it was crazy intense!), sleeping in (bliss), and even a little shopping. We carved out time to speak life over them, laugh with them, and hear their goals, dreams, and questions.

We all came home refreshed. Confident. Heard. That kind of time is priceless.

Here are a few things we've been working on this month:

• Prepare. Whether it’s making space for bees, birthdays, or simply tomorrow’s to-dos, preparation makes room for peace.

• Ask for help. We couldn’t have done half of what we did this month without the support of friends, mentors, and kind-hearted locals.

• Take care of your friendships. With your spouse, with your kids, and with those you do life with. Relationships need tending, just like gardens or bee colonies.

We’ve got a few beautiful things ahead as we run into April:

🌷 Spring travel – We’re gearing up for a bit of family travel (which always makes for great stories and... even better growth 😅)

🌿 Our spring to-do list – Think garden planning, outdoor projects, and deep cleaning with purpose.

🍷 Passover prep – One of our favorite times of the year! A time to clear out the crumbs and the clutter in our homes and hearts. We’ll be sharing some reflections, family traditions, and recipes on our Instagram stories soon!

Passover always reminds us that God still delivers. Still rescues. Still redeems. And sometimes, that begins with a simple 'yes' and a clean kitchen table.

Before you go, we’d love to hear from you. 💛

What’s something that’s been bringing life to your home lately? A new rhythm, a favorite tradition, a book or verse that’s speaking to you—share it in the comments or message us. We love hearing from this sweet community!

And if you’ve got any tips on beekeeping, homeschooling wins, or meaningful ways you prepare for Passover—send them our way! We’re all about cheering one another on as we pursue a slower, sweeter life.

“Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.” — Proverbs 16:24

May this season be sweet and healing🍯✨