I strive for excellence each day, with myself at work, the girls with their schooling, dance, and music, and also with my team at work. At times I can be a bit overbearing, I know it, I am honest about it. But here is what I have learned in my 47 years of life: It… Read More
I love that word! One of my affirmations is, “ I have a life filled with an abundance of love and success.” On the other hand, there are times when I feel like the abundance of “stuff” is sucking the life out of me. First world problem, I do realize. Let me explain. By the… Read More
When I realized the girls had a full week off for Spring Break, I quickly booked time to visit family in Florida. At home Deanna loves to lay in bed or lounge in her beanbag, playing games on her phone or Nintendo Switch. There was no way Deanna was going to spend 7 days lounging… Read More
I had to look it up, as I too, had no idea what was happening to my chest. Yes, I was eager to catch some Florida rays, sit by the pool and ultimately get a nice tan. Yes, my face had sunscreen, no my chest did not. I had intentions of putting it on but… Read More
This past weekend Jarrod and I found ourselves talking about the difference between intentions vs actions. It started Friday night, we had company, Deanna was excited to share all her history books (12) and when our friend asked the question, “how many have you actually read,” she replied “4, but they are all great books.”… Read More
Recently came across some artwork that said the following: “Even, after all this time, the Sun never says to the Earth, “You owe me.” Look what happens with a love like that, it lights the whole sky.” ~We could apply this to every aspect of our life: family dealings, teamwork, and friendships along the way.… Read More
As I wrote “The Pie” blog, I was listening to my music on a plane. You all have heard me share that I made a playlist of my brother’s favorite songs towards the end which I don’t randomly listen to unless I specifically go to his playlist. When I am creative writing or just lost… Read More
Ever wonder what your kids are learning from watching you, not what you talk about or teach them but what they watch you do and mimic? Today is Penelope’s 6th birthday. Last Friday, as we were talking about it, Deanna decides we should throw her a birthday party. Her eyes light up and you can… Read More
My whole life, mom would bake a Shoofly Pie (dry bottom) for both my brother and I on our birthdays. What I did not know until this year, was that the recipe was written for two pies, and she would bake both in September. My brother got his in September and mine was placed with… Read More
What a special gift from God to have the ability to retell a great memory. And if you have lived as long as me, or even longer, there are so many in that vault of yours. It always amazes me what memories come up and when. As an example, at the start of the school… Read More