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
I hate that my parents live far away. I realized how far away they live from me when I had to drive it this past week. 11 hours of driving, by the way. Seven of which were in Illinois. That's a whole lot of Illinois. But as much as I hate how far they live,… Continue reading What I Did on My Summer Vacation – Chattanooga
Today, my oldest daughter becomes a teenager. I have been preparing for this birthday since the day she was born. Everyone tells you how awful teenagers can be. How snarly and mean they are. How they hate you for five long years, and then you get them back when it’s all over. You know, when… Continue reading Someone Is Turning 13
Today is our sweet Ellie's fifth birthday! Here are some facts about our wonderful daughter. She is named after my grandmother My grandmother was 102 when I first became pregnant with Ella. Unfortunately, she didn't live to see her namesake. The last time I saw her alive, she caressed my belly and whispered, "I think… Continue reading Five Amazing Years – Happy 5th Birthday Ellie
Hi friends, how are we doing this morning? Great weekend here with a surprise birthday party for my soul sister Rebecca, and then decking the halls. I have to say, I’m not really feeling the whole Christmas decorating thing this year. Not sure why exactly, but it was fun to see the tree up, and… Continue reading My Tween Room Makeover- Bye Bye Little Girl. Sniff Sniff
My oldest daughter and I are soul mates. She has the same childhood fears I had. She loves the same foods I do. She loves terrible reality TV like I do. And she loves a good sale. She, at age 12, will price compare while shopping for clothes. SOUL.MATE. She is my favorite garage sale-ing… Continue reading Night Stand Makeover
A Grace Full Life 