My college roommates and I try to get together at least once a year. Many years ago, we sat in dorm rooms and apartments, sharing chocolate cake, stories, dreams, and laughter. These girls never waver. They are kindred spirits. They encourage me, wipe away tears, and...
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Tolmachoff Farms {Glendale, AZ} – 2014
The weather in Arizona if finally cooling off. It is bearable to be outside for more than ten minutes. For us, that means that fall is finally here and it's time to find a good pumpkin patch! I think events like going to the pumpkin patch give you this amazing...
Today… just to keep it real
Today was a tough one. Julia had a tooth extracted. Planned. Everything went fine. Still not fun. I got a phone call from school while I was in the surgeon's room with Julia. Nate was sick again. Poor baby. And let's just say that constipation is tough. I know I can't...
Day of the Dead Party Ideas {Roundup}
A few weeks ago, dear friends and I got together and put together a Day of the Dead party. I shared a few of the ideas with you already, but these talented ladies have added more tutorials for you and I wanted to be sure you had all of them in one place! Day of the...
Live Recording – Dove’s Eyes
This was recorded live at Mass a few weeks ago. When I sing it, I think about the room being empty - and really, really singing just to Him. And then, I let the room slowly fill back up - and I hope that people realize that we are on Holy Ground.
Any normal day…
Our days have settled into the school routine. Up before six, scurrying around the house looking for shoes, and trying to feed everyone a breakfast that consists of more than granola bars. (I'm terrible at making breakfast. I love my sleep too much. Please tell me...
Day of the Dead Mask Printable
Hi everyone! Today, I'm going to share with a very easy Day of the Dead Mask, for all ages! Day of the Dead (Spanish: DÃa de Muertos) is a Mexican holiday observed around the world. The holiday focuses on gatherings of family and friends to pray for and remember...
Adventures and Photo Walks {printable}
I have a few friends that are excellent at distracting me from the morning sickness right now. Nancy is one of them. We like to take photo walks together. Another friend of mine told me about a place we could find wildflowers where the road ended. So I picked Nancy up...
12 weeks – Here we go…
So, we announced we were expecting and I haven't really said much about it since. I'm nervous. If we've been friends for long, you know there were six miscarriages. There are seven little ones waiting in heaven for me. The twins were just at 12 weeks when I lost them...
Disney Princess Craft – where you are in the picture #disneyside
Julia was never a little girl who played princess. When she was three, my aunt gave her a bright red shirt with the word "princess" written across it in silver. Julia refused to wear the shirt and announced that she was not a princess. Fast forward to this past...