• I.m an Aunt!

    Last Thursday night, Chris and I left after work and drove to Atlanta to be there for the birth of my first nephew. We left our own kids in the very capable hands…

  • Married to a Workaholic

    One of the things that I love most about Chris is his work ethic.  You won’t find too many people who are as committed and loyal as Chris is.  When he takes on…

  • Weddings Ain.t For Weenies

    This post is the second installment of a series of posts that tell the story of my seven year marriage.  Hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed living it… ***********…

  • Dear Bean…

    Dear Bean, I know that lately it has been loud and crazy at our house, thanks to a certain unnamed redheaded sister who throws temper tantrums and demands a LOT of attention. I…

  • Really Good Days

    Do you ever have those really good days? Days when the sun is shining and your hair looks good and no one pitches a fit and everyone takes a nap and your husband…

  • Two Days, Two Dates, Too Old

    For the past year and for the next coming year, I’m taking classes as part of my process of completing my teaching certification. Some of the classes are online, but two or three…

  • Sick Bed

    I’ve blogged about this before, but it is so bizarre that I feel the need to blog about it again. The summer after Chris and I were first married, I came down with…

  • Help You to Death

    I have a really great husband. He’s involved in our home life, prioritizes our family above all else, and, above all, he loves me. A LOT. I am a lucky, lucky girl. Which…

  • A Poem for My Valentine

    Roses are red Violets are blue Remember that night We went out for fondu? It was the night before our wedding And we were needing a break From all of the demands A…