Monthly Archives: July 2010
Romance isn’t dead.
Jason and I have been together for almost 11 years, and married for just about 8. Life gets messy and hectic….like this morning’s snacktime. Sometimes I forget to do nice things for my husband. Getting dinner made is just a chore—not … Continue reading
Filed under marriage
Generations.
She’s 85 years old and one of the most fun people I’ve ever known. She’s a red-hatter. She sings and yodels. She has oodles of friends and goes shopping often. She has a thick Mississippi accent, although she’s lived in Illinois for … Continue reading
Filed under Family life, Maggie, marriage, Owen
Quotations.
My sister Kimberlee and I–Thanksgiving 2009. I read my sister’s blog today and she had written something that I really loved. I love it so much, I want to share it here. It really touched me. “Several years ago my friend … Continue reading
Filed under Christianity
Rain Delay.
The following is a picture essay by Maggie, as told to her Mommy. “My Daddy had a rain delay at his softball games last night. Mommy drove us around in the car for a while. Owen fell asleep. I … Continue reading
Filed under Maggie
Project Fun-way.
Owen is an activity boy. Every day his question is “Mommy, can we do a project?” He could sit at our diningroom table with glue, paper, scissors and other miscellaneous items all day. And apparently, this was a trend at school … Continue reading
Filed under Family life, Owen, Parenting
Beautiful Summer.
Jason and I decided today that we really ought to get out more with the kids these days. We do our random park trips, playdates, Six Flags trips….but it’s been a few days since we’ve gone and done something fun. … Continue reading
Filed under Family life
P30x
We are now 30 days into our P90x journey, and I have to say it’s been really amazing. I’m not just saying that! Jason and I started this journey as a way to do something good for us, while still … Continue reading
Filed under Family life, Working out
Holiday Junkie.
Christmas? I’ve got mistletoe! Valentine’s Day? Bring on the candy and love notes! 4th of July? I’ve got oodles of sparklers! I’m a holiday kind of girl. I love having something to celebrate. I always have! Jason laughs at … Continue reading
