I walked through this door over four years ago. OK, not this exact door but you know what I mean. The one where alcohol no longer serves me. No Alcohol Beyond This Point. Hands down, the very best decision of my life. How is that possible? Simply because I can be...scratch that-- I AM better … Continue reading On Quitting and Gaining
Days, months, years fly by. I'm reminding myself again of the importance of slowing down and taking the time to write things down. Write them down here, a journal, anywhere, but just somewhere. I want to be able to recall them at all of their ages, phases and stages growing up. Our days are packed … Continue reading Grateful for three sons.
We made some memories in 2024. ♥️ And, we are all so excited for this new year and exploring even more in our new town. Here is a bit of our year in review (since we didn't do Christmas cards this year!). Last year included lots of fishing, baseball, kayaking, paddle boarding, crabbing, sunsets, bike … Continue reading 2024 New Memories
It's been a few years now since I made great changes to prioritize my own health. After years of inconsistency; some seasons of running and half marathon training, lunch hour power walks, little weight training outside of lifting babies and toddlers, and allowing my health to take a back seat, it became time, time to … Continue reading My Kinda Barre
Wyatt turned 6 in March and Hunter turned 11 in April. (Yes, we had 3 kids, 4 and under for a very brief period.) With their birthdates being so close, we have been able to schedule their annual pediatrician appointments together. It's been convenient for us although I don't think I would recommend doing more … Continue reading Pediatrician Annual Visits and the one I wasn’t prepared for!
Happy 1st birthday to this first (and only) litter from our labs Remi and Gracie. The boys, Josh and I loved taking care of these puppies and the boys learned lots of life lessons along the way. The boys learned many science lessons and even about the birds and the bees. Introducing these lessons to … Continue reading Raising puppies with kids
A little over a year ago our older boys, Hunter and Deacon, each made the decision to get baptized. Hunter and I took classes early Sunday mornings for 4 weeks before church as he learned even more about the bible and God and what it means to be baptized. Deacon felt he learned in church … Continue reading Easter, Dressing up & Celebrating
life, love & little boys 