Blessings come when you least expect them. A few weeks back I wrote about watching a little dog for our friends while they had their second baby. I shared that we loved every minute of having Penny with us. She got into a quick routine in the morning, greeting each girl to a new day… Read More
I think naturally people want to control what is happening around them. When it comes to parenting, we are flooded with dos and don’ts on a regular basis. As I get older and the girls get older, I find myself entering into a more relaxing parenting approach. Let me explain what I mean by that.… Read More
Jarrod and I were blessed with an opportunity to head out on a cruise for four nights with our dear friends from Raleigh. It was really an easy decision: time away in the sun with some great friends— Yes Please. As we boarded the plane we realized we actually had not been away without the… Read More
Deanna likes to play a game at dinner time. The way it works is you select another dinner guest and have them name a number of items. You get to pick the amount you are seeking and the category. Sounds fun right? Name five animals who swim, name five green vegetables, name six Disney Princesses,… Read More
Today is my mom’s birthday. She is a woman worth celebrating, no different than your mom. With that said, my mom has seen hardship like no other, and glorious times people dream of experiencing. Part of her story is also mine, so I will only share that. My mother’s first marriage was with an Irish… Read More
Are you ready? I have never spoken in vain here and I try to stay positive so don’t judge me. The bad word in my house is Math! Deanna and I cringe at the word Math. I was not good at it as a child, still am not. I admit it. I even make jokes… Read More
We recently had a jam-packed weekend. You know the one where when Friday arrives, you realize you have no down time till Sunday night, which is really just time to get ready for the next work week. We spent a whole weekend celebrating life, literally. We went to a luncheon for a friend’s dad who… Read More
Children are easily influenced by those around them. What others have, what others are doing, where others are going, etc. I notice it with both my girls. It just happens. They need to be reminded of what they have, they need to have your influence constantly touching them. My kids roll their eyes as they… Read More
Recently Delaney has been having some anxiety. We have had a few firsts this summer. To name a few: She attended two new camps, started ice skating, and got braces. Each of these has come with tons of anxiety. The first new camp was the worst. She had stomach pains the night before, was a… Read More
We recently took a vacation to a spot along the Chesapeake. We had no real expectations or plans for the week. On this vacation, I was determined to let the day take us where it would. If you know me, you know I don’t say that easily, I don’t let anything typically take me as… Read More