Photo courtesy of Balee Images. Back in February, I mentioned I was lucky enough to be cast as a reader in the 2014 Listen To Your Mother lineup. Well, the show happened last weekend, and YOU GUYS— I waited a whole week to start writing this post, which is forever for me to get “pen… Continue reading It Was a Good Day
Our sweet Lucy passed away on Tuesday, and I felt it was necessary to share this today. Losing two pets in 2020 has been devastating for us. I know 'devastating' might seem like a big word for a small fish, but Lucy was a miracle. Fourteen years old... First published May 2, 2014 When people… Continue reading I Love Lucy
Over spring break, our little family got to go south to visit my parents. They live in Chattanooga, and that area is lovely, but since we have done the whole Chattanooga thing before, my mom thought it would be fun to explore the Atlanta area, which is only two hours from their home … Continue reading Spring Break 2014 in TN. & ATL
Valentine’s Day in our home has a long history of being, honestly, just bad.Let’s just say expectations never live up. I grew up with a mom and grandma who made amazing Valentine’s dinners with pink tablecloths, balloons, candy, and flowers. It was magical. So I tried to recreate that every year for my children. Then… Continue reading Whose Door Will You Tape a Heart To?
When you have a family you love who lives a long distance away, you will go to any length to see them. You will travel through congested airports. You will drive hundreds of miles on lonely highways. You'll brave rain, snow, sleet, and truck stop restrooms just to feel their hug or hear their voice.… Continue reading BBQ, Big Brown and Burgoo
This past weekend, I attended a fantastic reunion in my home state of Ohio. Let me provide some context: I spent all four years of high school in the marching band. Four years ago, I thought it would be a good idea to start a Facebook band alumni page for my small town's award-winning band.… Continue reading How OHIO Turned Into OH Hell No
A Grace Full Life 