Kayla.

Hi, friend!

I’m Kayla. I’ve been working on knowing how to introduce myself with something other than my roles in life. To be honest, it’s still a challenge. Maybe I’ll start with that and work my way in? In no particular order.

Mama. My tiny humans are the beat of my heart. Harper is seven years old, strong willed, artistic, sensitive, and kind. Nora is three years old, absolutely hilarious, thoughtful, fearless, and likely physically stronger than I am. They are the sweetest, most pure little people and I learn from them every. single. day. They’re also messy, and exhausting, and crazy. Get excited for photo documentation.

Wife. If my girls are the beat of my heart, my husband is the rhythm it beats to. He is steadfast, sweet, genuine and brave. He believes the best of me, always – and that carries me through all of the moments when I am unsure. Our marriage isn’t perfect, we don’t live a fairy tale, and it’s one of the hardest things we’ve ever done. But, here we are – showing up for it. And that’s one of the most beautiful truths I’ve come to know.

Believer. I am a Jesus follower. I believe in the wildly redemptive, unfailing love of Jesus, and I seek to encounter him in my daily life. I see his fingerprints all over my life, and my hope is that people would feel them when they hold my hand because that would mean I’m honoring my commitment to him. That said, it should be clear that I believe in loving like Jesus – which is loving all of his people, all of the time, always. You’ve had some hard conversations with people that identify as Christians, but actually acted like Judgey Judgerson’s when it came down to hard issues? I’m so sorry for that, and I see you. Scouts honor, I will not do that to you.

Friend/Family lover. I fiercely love my friends and family. Like, I want to squeeze the stuffing out of them and eat their faces in a spastic outpouring of love. I know this is weird, I understand. Don’t pour your haterade on my burning love, k? They hold me accountable, they encourage me, they know me better than I know myself – and I will spend the rest of my life doing my very best to love them as well as they love me. We believe in big love, chicken wing dip, and laughing until we cry (or pee a little, overshare, sorrynotsorry). Also, if the table is full at my house, WE MAKE A BIGGER TABLE. So, come on over.

This is me in a nut shell. I think this about covers it. But, if you have questions – I’m in for those. Because I’m also an introvert and small talk is not my jam. I love big questions, and I do my best to offer them justice by giving big answers. Hit me with ’em, friends.

My innermost circle. (Photo Credit: Ayres Photography a.k.a. literal camera geniuses)