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December 09, 2025

Highlights From Our Year: 2025 Family Update

December 09, 2025/ Jen | Simple Modest Mom
Highlights From Our Year: 2025 Family Update

A cozy look back at our family’s 2025 — the sweet milestones, unexpected challenges, favorite adventures, and everyday moments that shaped our year.

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“The most important discovery true friends make is that they can grow separately without growing apart.” - Elisabeth Foley

I’m always so thankful for a night with my soul sisters (just missing Ahna) and catching up on what God is d
i had a hard day yesterday. a bad attitude around every corner kind of day. i took a nap after church and the bad attitude persisted even after i woke up. i went out to do some holiday shopping and thought it cleared away, and it returned as soon as
big things happening at bedtime tonight! but now i need to know… how much is the tooth fairy leaving these days?!! and is it different for the FIRST lost tooth?! 🦷✨🤪
Happy Birthday to my sweet, kind, energetic 6-year-old !!! 🎉 🥳 We love you Oliver!!

Ollie lucked out with only a half day of school, an afternoon playing Minecraft with his dad, and McDonald’s for dinner! 🍟 🎈 

I started going through phot
 
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Simple Modest Mom is a cozy corner of the internet where I share everyday encouragement, budget-friendly finds, mom-life tips, and practical faith for the busy seasons. From Amazon favorites to family adventures and simple inspiration for your home and heart, this is a place to help you navigate motherhood with grace, joy, and a little extra simplicity.

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“The most important discovery true friends make is that they can grow separately without growing apart.” - Elisabeth Foley

I’m always so thankful for a night with my soul sisters (just missing Ahna) and catching up on what God is d
i had a hard day yesterday. a bad attitude around every corner kind of day. i took a nap after church and the bad attitude persisted even after i woke up. i went out to do some holiday shopping and thought it cleared away, and it returned as soon as
big things happening at bedtime tonight! but now i need to know… how much is the tooth fairy leaving these days?!! and is it different for the FIRST lost tooth?! 🦷✨🤪
Happy Birthday to my sweet, kind, energetic 6-year-old !!! 🎉 🥳 We love you Oliver!!

Ollie lucked out with only a half day of school, an afternoon playing Minecraft with his dad, and McDonald’s for dinner! 🍟 🎈 

I started going through phot
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