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
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Yeah, About That “List”
Back in October, I made a list. Because we know how much I love lists. About 25 things I wanted to do before my 25th reunion. Remember that list? Well, it isn't going as swimmingly as I'd hoped. First off, I'd like to establish that no one in my graduating class seems to know of… Continue reading Yeah, About That “List”
Someone Is Turning 13
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 itβs all over. You know, when… Continue reading Someone Is Turning 13
Five Amazing Years – Happy 5th Birthday Ellie
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
My Tween Room Makeover- Bye Bye Little Girl. Sniff Sniff
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, Iβm 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
Kitchen Makeover- Paint Changes Everything
If anyone asked me what my favorite room in the house is, it would usually be my family room. It's cozy, I love the paint color in there and it's where the television is. But tie for the favorite room is my kitchen. Because I spend more time in that room probably than any other.… Continue reading Kitchen Makeover- Paint Changes Everything