About Me




Hey!  I'm Christine.  31 y/o Michigan native who is growing every day toward seeing the extra in the ordinary and the magic in the mess.   I am a wife to Nick, momma to Ellie (5), Suzie (3) and George (1), lover of family, friends, good conversation and wine and fueled by Jesus and strong coffee!  I am a speech pathologist but "work" mainly as a stay at home momma and full time manager of chaos.  Life is full and busy and messy and beautiful.  I created this space as a means of sharing myself, my family, my faith, my passions, my projects and the insanity of life in an authentic way.  My hope is that O V E R F L O W  will allow you to feel connected and seen, just as you are.  Welcome, I'm so glad you're here!

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