It was 4th of July weekend and I was home alone. We lived a block from the carnival, which brought in allllll sorts of people. The “carnies” parked their campers at the end of the opposite block. I was given strict warnings about keeping the doors to the house locked. Hundreds of people walked ...
My 29th Birthday: Part 1, RSVPs, Phonebook, Cigarettes, Disappointment, and a Surprise
29. I turned 29 yesterday. When I was in 5th grade I invited every girl in my grade to my birthday party. I hand wrote invitations and my mom drove me all around town to stick the cards in each girl’s mailbox. Back then RSVP’ing was practically legally binding, and everyone did it. Guess how many ...
The Scare; Finding Peace
It rained all day yesterday. My hubby took the day off of work to take me to my doctor appointment, the one for the breast exam. I told him I could've went on my own, but he knew better. I needed him there with me. My mom watched the kids, and for that I'm so thankful, since it ended up being a ...
All Are Welcome
Last weekend we hosted a birthday party celebrating another year of Mr. Awesome’s life. We closed off the bedrooms, and opened up every other door in our 1500 sq. ft home. We swept the garage, moved a few things, and welcomed in over 90 of our friends, neighbors, co-workers, and family. There ...
My Friend, Amy.
Amy Elizabeth Hild. September 9th, 1987 - February 25th, 2015 Amy Elizabeth Hild I’ve known Amy’s full name for well over 10 years, and I’ve never forgotten it. She used to doodle it in her math notebook all.the.time. She’d put fancy designs around her name and play around with ...
{Sneak Peak} DIY Hot Cocoa Stand for Family Pictures
This post contains affiliate links that you can read about HERE. {Sneak Peak} I'm crazy excited about this hot cocoa stand my hubby built, for our family photo shoot. The best part is that when I asked him to make it, he.didn't.even.try.to.talk.me.out.of.it! Folks, he's learning! ...
28 Random truths about ME
1. I was proposed to and broke up with, on my 18th birthday. It was symbolic to me of how I always get my hopes up and get crapped on every birthday. I'm not bitter about that or anything... :/ I suppose it just comes with having a birthday so close to a holiday. 2. I know my "bad" birthdays are ...
Reflections from my 10 yr class reunion
Thoughts the day before my class reunion: I'm not going! But just in case I do, in the next 24hrs: Drink water Avoid carbs Whiten teeth Shave legs Thoughts just hours before the reunion: Crap, I ate carbs! Could I buy one of those girdle things? I really wasn't cute in high school, so I'm sure no ...
A Letter to my Children… & You
Written for my children, for when they are older and will understand it more. But maybe you {my dear readers} could use this right now, too? I know I would benefit from these words being spoken to me daily. My Dear Children, I pray you are clinging tightly to Jesus. Be ready. Be ready for ...
On Mother’s Day
Hey, can we talk? I know it's Mother's Day. How are you feeling about that? Be honest. I hope no matter what your answer comes out like, I pray you are content. I know that may not be the case though. Being a mom looks different to each of us. Some of us came by it young, others later in life. ...