It's taken some time - slow and meaningful - to decide what I want 2017 to look like. In previous years, my goals have included reading more books, documenting our memories with the Project Life App and other not so important things. While I still want to do all the things that make me happy, like reading books and scrapbooking, I want this year to be different. I want a slower way of living. I don't want to live frantically; marking items off my to do list. As I pondered what my priories Continue Reading
Highs and Lows of 2016
As I look back on 2016, there were many mountain top highs and quite a few valley lows. The truth is, I didn't always handle the lows very well. In 2017 I hope to embrace the lows instead of letting them get me down. Special Needs Parenting is a roller coaster ride. I don't want the sudden dips to steal my joy. I don't want the long, slow climb to create a hard heart. I want to enjoy the ride - the twists, turns and sudden stops. I want to feel the thrill even when the moment isn't very Continue Reading
What’s Up Wednesday {12.21.16}
1. What We're Eating This Week... I tried two new recipes from Pinterest last week and they were both a bust. This week I decided to stick to what I know is good and this potato soup never disappoints! I throw it in the Crockpot and forget about it. I eat way to much of this stuff when it's on the menu! 2. What I'm Reminiscing About... Our little family had such a lovely day on Saturday! The previous weekend had been so busy with Jackson's birthday party and family being in town that we Continue Reading
Five Things I Learned in November
It's Time to Take My Love for Photography to the Next Level After a lot of encouragement from family and friends, this month I decided to take my love for photography to the next level. I'm now offering affordable photography to families who have children with special needs. Taking photos makes me so happy and I'm having a blast !You can read more this new adventure here. 2. My Kid Knows How to Persevere I picked Jackson up from school two weeks ago and was told he hadn't Continue Reading
Friday Favorites {11.18.16}
Not only is it FRIDAY, it's the Friday before Thanksgiving week! That means no school for Jackson next week, a trip to Texas to see my family and Christmas decorations can come out. I'm also looking forward to some much-needed downtime! Today I'm kicking off the holiday week with my Friday Favorites! ONE Christmas Music! Yes, I'm already listening to it. I used to wait until after Thanksgiving, but last week I had a really rough day and needed a pick-me-up. I cranked up the Christmas tunes Continue Reading