The gift giving season is upon us! The time for ridiculous amounts of wrapping paper, holiday cards, food, and of course gifts! Along with...
We’re on the countdown to the 2016 presidential election, and so far, I’ve pretty much managed to keep myself out of the online political...
"Mommy, when will people be done being sick?" This is the question my four-year-old daughter asks me at least once a day. The first...
Not gonna lie--the past week has left me reeling. Talks with close friends, long walks in the autumn sunshine, strong coffee, and a few...
Anyone that knows me knows that I love to capture a moment. If you are a family member or friend you've posed for me...
Growing up I was never a fan of the water. My family would occasionally visit the community pool or we would spend an afternoon...
Wednesday, August 22, 2018 is now an unforgettable day for our family. It marks the day when our 14-month old daughter, Tess, took her...
I often put off my weekly trip to the grocery store, because shopping for groceries isn’t my favorite thing to do. The positive part of...
Not long after moving to Michigan, when we were brand new to the Midwest, my husband and I showed up for a new church...
Time for a quiz. You are standing in the kitchen preparing lunches for the next school day when, like a hurricane, your child flies...
When my sister and I were little, we used to play “Slug Bug” in the car. See a VW Beetle, slug the person next...
Mother's Day is the day to honor all moms and celebrate motherhood. It's about honoring the mother of your family, the influential mother-like figures in our...
I have always been a dreamer. I love a good goal setting session, a vision board, or just a few hours alone with my...
My Papaw passed away right before Christmas 2021. It still seems surreal to type/say that. I still get the urge to call him, to...

























