Growing up, my mom was crafty, especially around this time of year.  Christmas seemed to be her favorite.  There was always some kind of unique homemade gift for friends, family, teachers, and coaches (my 3 brothers and I were athletes).  I remember one year we collected pine cones (what seemed like a million to my […]

This month is notoriously busy and I feel like there is always something to be done or a social event to be had. I, for one, am a social butterfly at heart, so the busier we are with all that kind of stuff, the happier my heart with be.   I’ve said it before, and […]

Ever have those kind of days where, after the fact,  you continue to relive it over and over in your brain?  Just thinking over the festivities of that day and every detail that made it special..  The first time I ever did this was for my wedding.  I was awake all night and unable to […]

When I decided (last minute) to do the #30daysofthanks via social media, I didnt realize how stressful it might be.  Stressful in a good way.. not like pull my hair out kind.  It was sort of like the time I tried three times to document a ‘day in the life’ post and finally I got […]

Every day I am thankful.  but today holds a special place on the calendar for remembering what all we are and have been thankful for in this last year.  this year has brought many surprises, disappointments, praises, blessings, excitement, and at times, anger and confusion. but i am thankful for all of it. all of […]

I had something completely different planned for today’s blog post..something along the lines of toddler indoor activities.  I think I’m bringing you something better.  I’m just about half prepared for that aforementioned blog topic, and I promise I will bring it to you.  I continue to be inspired by things, and unless you want nothing less than […]