Most people get excited when the clock strikes midnight signifying the start of a new year. A new year means resolutions and fresh starts. There are 365 days of possibilities just waiting to be discovered. But as I said goodbye to 2013 I wasn't feeling excited about the year ahead. We had just survived a crazy fall that included my book release, Jackson's tonsillectomy (and horrible recovery), his second birthday, and the chaos of the holidays. There was the major meltdown I had Continue Reading
Gratitude and Glory
My list of gifts stalled around 800. I went several weeks without writing anything down. I'm not ungrateful. I'm just a little type A and don't like writing down the same gift twice. There were so many gifts this summer. I shared a few of them here. But for the past few weeks I've felt as dry as Oklahoma in August. I'm ready for a new season - crisp, cool, colors exploding. I'm ready to unwrap a new season of gifts. Pumpkins, Pot Pie, and Peppermint Mochas. Because when I stop Continue Reading
Five Minute Friday {Change}
Last year I left meet the teacher night at Jackson's preschool overwhelmed and in tears. (You can read about the truck throwing incident here). Thankfully last night was a different story - Jackson was the one shedding tears because he didn't want to leave school. No trucks were thrown. We didn't get the evil eye from any of the other parents. I just had to pry Jackson out of the rocking chair to get him to leave his classroom. Last week I was feeling super nervous about back-to-school and Continue Reading
What’s Your Favorite Summer Activity? {Get to Know You Monday}
There's really too many to list. The long laid-back days. Mornings spent watching Jackson play in the backyard before the temperatures reach triple digits. Lots and lots of Popsicles dripping sticky down his chin. Trips to the zoo and the water park. Delivering cookies to the fire station. A visit from my high school best friend. Taking Jackson to see the new Disney Planes movie. But what I've loved most about this summer, hasn't been one particular activity, but the memories I've been making Continue Reading
Celebrating America
Fourth of July stirs up warm feelings and wonderful childhood memories. There were trips to Jack and Laura's lake house with my dad's family, jet ski adventures with my cousin Casey, and amateur fire work shows. There was homemade ice-cream, ice cold Dr Pepper, and refreshing watermelon. As I got older Fourth of July was spent riding in my hometown parade, singing at the local festivities, and celebrating with my best friend Amber. John and I have spent the last few years at home - Continue Reading