• Closing My Mouth and Opening My Ears

    I’m trying something new lately.  It’s pretty radical.  I’m almost embarrassed to say it because it’s just so OUT THERE. I’ve been listening to my husband. I know!  Crazy, right? I am a…

  • The Grammar of Marriage

    I’m never more reminded of how lucky I am to have Chris than when we face a challenge together.  Over the years, we have learned that the only way to make it through…

  • I.O.U.

    Sunday afternoon, Bean had a birthday party to attend at Nickelodeon Studios (another perk of Orlando life – awesome birthday party locations!).  Normally, I attend the birthday parties with the kids because… well,…

  • Vermin Hunting

    We have a small animal living in our attic.  He’s been there off and on for the past month or so.  We aren’t sure what it is, exactly.  Every time we hear him…

  • Annoying Spouses

    Chris has been driving me crazy lately.  Here is the latest in a long line of annoyances: He called me while I was out today and said he wanted to order a pizza…

  • Man Down! Man Down!

    So, Chris is sick.  Which is why this entire post is written as I whisper it to you.  You might think this makes me a very kind wife, keeping quiet so my lovie…

  • From Husbands to Fathers

    Today we went to the Naval Air Museum in Pensacola for the day.  If you’re ever in the area, you don’t want to miss it.  It’s free, fun, and super interactive for kids…

  • When Marriage Lifts You Up

    I am struggling a little bit this holiday season. It started at Thanksgiving and I just can’t seem to shake it. A large part of the reason is missing my dad. I keep…

  • Zinger

    The past few weeks of sickness in our house has taken a toll on me.  Gracie and I both somehow escaped the epidemic in our household, but taking care of Bean Man and…