• Take a Bow, Mom

    Tomorrow, February 28, is my mom’s last day as a working woman.  She’s retiring after a lifetime of being a full-time working mom.  I am so darn proud of her. Sadly, I don’t…

  • Another Great Weekend

    Mark another fun, productive and exciting weekend down in the books for us.  The kids are at great ages right now for getting out and doing, and we are taking full advantage!  Saturday…

  • Enough.

    I’ve been a little down for the past two weeks.  Chris and I were going through some stuff that I’m not quite ready to share yet.  I’ve had a terrible cold.  We’re closing…

  • Fun Things on a Lazy Day

    I’m off work today for President’s Day (thank you, Mr. Washington). The kids have been at Nana’s house since yesterday, which gave Chris and I time to: A) Play golf B) Have a…

  • A V-Day Giveaway!

    Growing up, Valentine’s Day was never a big deal around my house.  We’d get a card and some flowers or chocolates from my dad, but that was about it.  I sort of have…

  • Bad Days and Good Times

    Today I had a training seminar all day for my job.  I was actually looking forward to it because it was about a program I was interested in learning more about.  I was…

  • I Come to the Garden

    This weekend we laid my dad to rest in our hometown of Pensacola, Florida. It could not have been a more beautiful service. Our minister from our childhood performed the ceremony, and the…

  • A Day, A Week

    It’s been an odd week.  I’ve been out of sorts.  Things feel out of control and a little overwhelming.  But when I try to put my finger on what exactly is off, there…

  • Grocery Fail

    A lot of things have become easier now that my kids are getting bigger.  Grocery shopping is not one of those things.  It is official.  I can no longer take both of them…

  • Overrated Fairy Tales

    I wrote the following for something (probably Southern Weddings?) but never published it.  At least, I don’t remember publishing it.  So, I’m not really sure if you’ve already seen this one somewhere.  I…