All of a sudden we have such big kids. I find myself looking and clinging for anything and everything that will keep them little, just a tiny bit longer. Like sinking into every baby hug from Ames. [The definition of a baby hug: when you pick up a little human and they tuck their little…
family
babies are growing
saying good bye
holiday cheer
Does anybody else feel robbed by this seemingly very short Christmas season? Seriously, though. Thanksgiving JUST happened and now Christmas is literally next week. Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday, but Christmas is a very close second, and more importantly, it’s the Christmas SEASON that is the close second. I love the build up; listening to…
a sweet treat
holiday magic
One week from today Christmas Eve will be upon us. I can’t help but feel giddy with excitement. There’s just something about Christmas. Christmas has a way of sprinkling it’s magical, wondrous, curious spirit through my bones. Even though I’m not anxiously waiting for Santa to sneak into our house on Christmas Eve, I find…
giving thanks
Today is my favorite day. Thanksgiving brings my favorite food & favorite pastime – relaxing and spending time with family. It is a holiday that celebrates togetherness & gratefulness. It always humbles me; it helps me realize how truly lucky I am. I am lucky to have a roof over my head, I am lucky…
happy november!
sniffles with a side of a sore throat, please
slow down, summer
News flash: in two weeks I’ll be sitting in back to school workshop meetings. Summer has flown by, as always. About every summer, around this time I realize how little I’ve accomplished in terms of curriculum writing, house projects, etc… and I usually try to squish everything remaining on my to-do list in a couple…
summer happy thoughts
Happy hump day all! As I write today, I’m currently doing one of my favorite summer activities: sitting on the patio, listening to music, watching Ace hunt birds. The current temperature is a hot 79 degrees, with a nice breeze, the song currently humming through the speakers is ‘Lost in the Light’ by Bahamas [new…
five years
some memories and forever reminder
my easter celebration
a 30th surprise party & baby shower
2015 lessons
Goodbye 2015, hello 2016! 2015 brought another year of healthy scans, trips with Tony, best friends’ weddings, & so much more. As always, I try to reflect and learn something each year; mission accomplished in 2015. Looking back at this post, 2015 was for kaylee. It was to get in the best shape as possible,…