Dance Recital {Wordless Wedmesday}
Tuesday we spend the day running between dance rehearsal and the recital. The princesses sure looked cute all dressed up, and they did a great job too!
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Remembering Grandma
Last Thursday my dad called to let me know my Grandma had passed away that morning. She laid down for a nap and was gone. Throughout my life, there were just a few years here and there when my Grandma wasn’t living with us. She’s always been there and been a part of my life. My Grandma […]
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Tuesday tip – Making time for Family
One of the biggest things we can do to make sure our house feel like a home is to make time for family. Last week I decided I personally needed to take less time online and spend more time with my kids. I easily got distracted keeping up with online friends and family. I love […]
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Family Room – Before
I am determined to have our Family Room done before Baby Prince arrives. Ever since we started our Dining Room remodel, the family room became the staging zone. It’s located in the back of the house. There is no access to any other room besides the backyard from it. So we were able to stack […]
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Sentimental Sunday – My Sister in Law
This week I’ve been thinking about my sister in law, Marie. She is Mark’s only sister, and one of my best friends! Despite her being many, eh hem, just a few years older than, we hit it off right from the start. She is so friendly and outgoing, and will be anyones friend. This year has […]
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Advent Activities
Growing up we had this really fun advent calendar. It was an embroidered Christmas Tree Wall hanging. Days 1-25 were on the tree, with a place to tie a candy cane. Each day we took turns untieing a candy cane and counting down the days to Christmas. The past few years, we have done something […]
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Sentimental Sunday – Naps
Naps have never meant much to me. I don’t remember taking them as a child. I do remember having sick days, where my mom would have us lay down, and try to nap, but I never could. Something about knowing the sun was up, my body would not let me take naps. Now that I’ve […]
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Sentimental Sunday – Personal Reflection
This past week I have been doing a lot of personal reflection. The main thing I have begun to notice is that I am a lot like my mom, and I couldn’t be happier. There are so many times I remember getting up to find my mom had already been awake for quite some time, […]
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Sentimental Sunday – Nature
Sorry if you all missed me last week. I was out in the wilds of Yellowstone enjoying some camping, hiking, and no technology interruptions. We didn’t even get cell service, it was bliss! But I’m back, and excited to share some awesome photos of our trip with you! This guy walked right past my open […]
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Looking back
As I sit here this morning, I can’t help but reminisce about my life. I’ve lived a good 25 years thus far, and plan on living for many more years. In my lifetime, I’ve been blessed with many things. The most important to me though, is family. I was “born of goodly parents“ Aren’t I […]
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