Hi friends! I’m Krystin, the owner and creator of Growing Up Godfrey — a family lifestyle blog. I’m married to my college sweetheart Phillip, who is a dad blogger and finance whiz over at The Pneu Dad. He literally walked into my life almost a decade ago while I was doing one of my favorite things – eating (HAHA!) – and we’ve been together ever since! He is the best man I’ve ever known and being married to him is more than I could have ever imagined.
We are a homeschool family with 4 kiddos, one tween girl, two toddler boys, and a baby girl. So you can usually find me in leggings (non-workout) under a sleeping babe, teaching pre-algebra, or playing monster trucks. Catch me on an especially crazy day and you’ll find me doing them all at the same time! Some of my days are light and full of wonder. Others are long and full of diapers and to-do lists. But I can say, without a shadow of a doubt, that I am exactly where I am supposed to be.
I started this blog because I believe God wants us to share our stories with each other and encourage one another as we all walk through life, motherhood, and relationships. Culture says: Be busy! Fill your Schedule! Sleep When You’re Dead! But I say: what if we could pursue true peace in our lives when the world around us is restless and constantly searching for fulfillment? What if we could stop in the middle of our busy seasons and place a priority on what truly matters most?
The mantra of my blog (and my life in general) is “Pursuing a peaceful life in a restless world.” For me, that means that I will always seek the peaceful way, no matter the circumstance or situation. That kind of unconditional peace is so possible, friend! With God’s help — and walking hand in hand together — that’s the kind of place I hope we can cultivate here.
I like to call this blog my outlet and I hope that it blesses you, friend. I’m so glad you’re here!
Xoxo, Krystin