Let me just start by saying I am NOT a runner.  I never have been; and I used to say with certainty, I never would be.  Don't get me wro...

Mom's friends surprised her with an indoor tailgate party....special ladies!   My nature, sometimes to a fault, is to be an extremel...

In case you couldn't tell already, I am not a consistent blogger.  I write when the mood hits me if I can find the time.  I have to be h...

Doesn't get much better than a homemade bowtie, especially designed for Dad.  Isn't it beautiful?  Please notice the beautiful n...

Another extraordinary...our little miracle baby turns a year old April 23, 2012.  We've come a long way from our uncertain bed resting ...

Mere and me at her bridesmaids' luncheon. My sister's wedding on March 30th of this year was definitely an extraordinary even...

"So let's not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don...

This is a picture I took of a small potted tulip blooming on my back porch.  It's amazing how something so simple can be so beautiful ...

It is a full day getting our family of five ready for this Thanksgiving.  Laundry to wash, fold, and sort; food to cook; suitcases to fill,...

A good cup of coffee, the big boys are off at school, the baby is asleep, the clothes are washing, the dishwasher is going, some of my favor...

These are the times... wake up time, time to feed the baby, diaper changing time, breakfast, lunch, and dinner times, time for work and sch...

gracen april 23, 2011 8 lbs 3 oz  So glad to be blogging again....I have been a little preoccupied for the past month. Today, my...

I AM CRANKY.   I am so tired.  I haven't slept in nights, so I have officially entered delirium from sleep deprivation.  My body aches i...

"Mom, so many people have been so nice to us.  We should give them all thank you cards."       -A recent, out of the blue observa...

"Mommy, when I grow up, I'll get bigger like you, right?  My butt will grow bigger like your butt has grown bigger, right?" ...

"Do you miss the bups Mommy?  I miss the bups."    -Recent words out of the mouth of my three year old. Children have such a w...

Just after opening presents this Christmas, I overheard my three year old niece, dressed in her brand new Snow White costume, calling to my...

Congratulations! Today is your day.  You're off to Great Places!  You're off and away!     - Dr. Seuss, Oh the Places You'll ...