My thoughts are always intertwined with musical lyrics. I find it is the songs that I feel in my core are the ones that change my thinking, cause me to reflect. And every once in a while, I will pull out those songs and it is amazing what they uncover, either healing from the past,… Read More
I think Halloween might be one of our family’s favorite holidays as it holds so much tradition, lots of fun times and great memories. Each season we try to attend at least three to four events that we love – trunk or treat, hayrides and festivals but more importantly we also try to give back… Read More
Not sure if you’ve heard this phrase before from your children, but, for me, it hurts and it calls for a moment of reflection. Here are the reasons in my house why I am a mean mommy: I did not let them have candy before dinner. OK, this time I am happy to be the… Read More
My least favorite time of day is dinnertime. Everyone is tired and sometimes even “hangery” (angry and hungry). The girls walk in the door and immediately head for the pantry for a snack. Jarrod did the same, until I got smart and took a lesson from one of my aunts. I put out some snacks… Read More
Finding the balance with life demands can be a huge challenge. Let’s quantify my demands on any given night. I am sure, if you are a mom, you can relate. Trying to cook dinner while daughter #1 wants to play hide and seek, daughter #2 wants another piece of candy and my undivided attention so she… Read More
We started the lovie dovie month of February by having to say goodbye to our dog Ty Murray, of 12 years. I remember the day I brought him home. Jarrod had always wanted a male American Bull Dog and if Jarrod went right, Ty went left. It was three days before the dog began to… Read More
I am going to share a secret that my dear friend Jen, from Raleigh, shared with me before I had kids. It has brought so much love and tradition into my home, you are welcome to steal the idea too— mucho dividends!!! The night before Valentine’s Day, once the girls are asleep, I stick hearts… Read More
“Date Night” might have a completely different definition if you have little children, like me. Before I go on, I will share that, for the last 30 years, my parents have dedicated Saturday nights to themselves. They go out to dinner without fail, regardless of what life throws at them. Sometimes it is that wonderful… Read More
Have you ever met a person who just looks timeless? They are wise beyond their age, they are thoughtful, and for some reason it feels like they have been here before. I just described Deanna Leigh, my baby girl, who turned 5 this week. She is petite with high cheek bones and dark hair that… Read More
This past Sunday we assisted a group of church members in taking all the gifts that were under the Giving Tree to their Project Outreach location. We sorted all the toys by age and sex. Because of my organizational skills, I had to make sure the tables looked just right. All the toys had to… Read More