Today is my mom’s 80th birthday. I don’t even know how this is possible. She still feels 50 to me. Or even 40. I am still on my social media fast, but didn’t want to miss an opportunity to honor her on her special day. Besides, I think she is worthy of her own blog… Continue reading Eighty Years of Prayers, Love and Legacy
Today was a big day for our family. We got to officially celebrate Jay’s promotion at the fire department to Lieutenant. He promoted back in July, but today was a ceremony to celebrate him and 3 others who promoted. It was my first ceremony in the fire world and it was super cool. I am… Continue reading New Rank, Same Hero
Each January, our church chooses something to fast. Sometimes they do the Daniel fast, or fast from sweets or caffeine. It’s been many years since I have participated. This year they are fasting from social media. I honestly wasn’t planning to participate. We are doing dry January over here and I’m quite a wino so… Continue reading A January Fast
I’ve been thinking for a couple of days of what I would like my word for the year to be. I’ve done this several times; not every year but several recently. I was even trying to remember all of my words from years past. I can remember peace and intentional. However, at the current moment,… Continue reading Word for 2026
Twenty-seven years ago, when Hannah was a newborn, I took a quilting class with my sister-in-law. I made a couple of quilts. Smartphones weren’t a thing back then so sadly I don’t have pictures of them all. I remember I made a baby quilt for someone’s baby shower. I made a Christmas quilt and the… Continue reading Sew Much Happened in 2025!
Well….it’s been a minute since I have posted. Nine years to be exact. As I was getting ready this morning, I was reflecting on what a wonderful year 2025 has been. I want a place to document the happenings in my life and in my family’s lives, but social media doesn’t feel like the right… Continue reading 2025: A Year in Review
Our new neighborhood has completely different soil than our last home did. Our last neighborhood was full of red Oklahoma clay soil. Certain things just couldn’t survive that soil. At our new home, a lot of our plants are different. And surprisingly, so are the weeds. We have a weed that grows in our yard-… Continue reading Weeds
A couple of weeks ago I was at the pool with my friend. We were sitting in the dining area having lunch. As we were eating and chatting, I noticed a table of kids, somewhere between the ages of 7-10, all eating Sponge Bob ice creams on a stick. While I was watching them, I… Continue reading Being A Yes Mom
I can’t believe we are celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary today. It honestly feels like we just got married a couple of years ago. I’ve been trying to reflect and think of something profound to say about this, and I don’t think I can say anything more profound than has already been said. I follow… Continue reading 20 Years… A Look Back
We’ve all been there. We’ve all had those moments where we thought, “man, I am the worst parent!” or, “I can’t believe I just did that”, or even, “how did the hospital let me leave with this baby that I am not equipped to take care of?” I’m about to make you feel a whole… Continue reading Worst Parents Ever
