Six years! And I've enjoyed every minute. My absolute favorite part of this blog thing is you. I've made friends and connections through this blog that I would never have made. This blog got me through one of the toughest times - moving to a new state, away from...
I'm over at Mom it Forward sharing how we simplify morning and evening routines. I'd love for you to come by!Â
{Thank you, Aunt Kathy, for the picture!} My sweet parents came into town on Wednesday, to support us at the we headed to the courthouse. We headed out around 7:30 am and drove down to Mesa. I'm pretty sure we were the very first people at the courthouse. We were...
Just a little Sunday night song for your heart...
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #GameTimeHero #CollectiveBias For the past few weeks, our house have been buzzing that college football was starting soon! That means fresh wings are just around...
Well, you know my rules around here. I'm not going to give away anything that I don't think you would really like. It's just that simple. Until we moved to Arizona, I wasn't a huge fan of lotion. I might put it on in the winter, but that is about it. Now that I live...
I have a new niece! Lily was born a few weeks ago and she has stolen all of our hearts! She is the first girl born since Julia, so you can imagine that there is a lot of making and shopping happening around here. Remember with the outlaws were living with us? Well, my...
Just outside of Tucson is the San Xavier del Bac Mission, where we attended Mass the morning we were in Tucson. The Mission is the oldest standing European structure in Arizona. It was absolutely humbling. People crowded into the Mission. There was no air conditoning...
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #CollectiveBias As a photograher, I have the honor of photographing products for friends. I photograph for their etsy stores, recipes submissions, and blog posts....
Happy Weekend! Even though my kiddos haven't seen the movie, they love the characters from Guardians of the Galaxy. Marvel has put together a printable activity packet just for you! Click here to download the packet, so that you can print it! Have a wonderful day!...
Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post. However, all thoughts and opinions are my own. This summer, we've been doing our research on orthodontics for my 14 year old and my 11 year old. They've both had xrays and follow up appointments to determine what would be best for...
Last weekend, we drove down to Tucson, Arizona for the weekend. Tucson is only 1 1/2 hours south from Scottsdale, so it is an easy drive. It is also about five degrees cooler, which makes all the difference in the world! The trip was through Scottsdale Moms Blog, so...
Disclosure: I was given a AT&T Unite Pro by NETGEAR and 30-day/1GB trial data pass  for purposes of this review. At a recent conference, I depended on the hotel wi-fi. As I walked in that morning, I knew the expectation was to live tweet and interact with the...
"We should not despair of the eternal salvation of persons who have taken their own lives. By ways known to him alone, God can provide the opportunity for salutary repentance. The Church prays for persons who have taken their own lives."Â This morning the world...
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #Family Favorites #shop #CollectiveBias This summer has been amazing! Julia is 14, Nate is 11, and Riley is 3. Juila and Nate are now old enough to help me make...
I'm holding my breath as I write this. How is it possible that we are almost to the end of this chapter of our story? Paperwork, fast forwarding, a different path, a name, and now - it is here. On September 4th, the courts will hopefully recognize the story of our...
When I think about this summer, I am sure I will think of it fondly. More and more, I cannot remember what our home was like before Riley. I continue to watch Nate grow into a confident, kind, young man with a heart for making others feel included and happy. This...
Disclosure: I attended the Disney On-the-Road Social Media Moms Celebration 2014. The event was not compensated, but I did go home with an amazing bag of goodies! This summer, I attended the On-the-Road Social Media Moms Celebration. There was one held here in...
Disclosure: I was invited to a press screening of Guardians of the Galaxy and my husband and I were treated to a rare Tuesday date night. This may be the coolest thing I've ever been able to do as a wife. Synopsis: From Marvel, the studio that brought you the global...
After we returned from Disneyland, we had about 14 hours to unpack, repack, and sleep. Julia was headed to a youth group retreat and I, because I am absolutely nuts, agreed to chaperone. This wasn't just any conference. This was Steubenville West. "Behold, God is my...
Disclaimer: I was provided the opportunity to visit the Arizona Science Center and Lost Egypt exhibit through a campaign with Blended Extended. All opinions are my own. You may wonder why I am telling you about this exhibit again... well, guess what?! They are giving...