Tonight, I was having a royal pity party for myself - no good reason at all. I am so very blessed. My family is healthy. But you know those nights that you just really fight that lonely feeling? The worst part for me is when I can't quite put my finger on what is...
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First Day of School {2013}
This year, Julia is at a different school. It was a big decision for our family. This meant that Nate began school almost two full weeks before Julia did. We didn't have the traditional first day of school pictures, which completely threw me off my game. This picture...
Happy 14th Anniversary
I suppose I should just tell you... It was our honeymoon, after all. We decided we'd treat oursevles to a massage in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Horrible, terrible, horrible idea. Mine went like this: What ensued was a room full - literally - of teens in town for the Miss...
This is why I write
Written December 2012: the coolest part is that the really awesome moments begin to outweigh the exhaustion you settle into this wonderful new rhythm and become a new you  it only gets better you get to adore them and encourage them and be their hero good stuff you...
Just Pictures | Bath-time Continued
Disney World | Day Three | Animal Kingdom
So, by day three we had our groove on! Mom and I took Riley at a leisurely pace and everyone else raced for the roller coasters. We found a little store to play in while we waited for the group. Can I tell you how cute Riley is? Ugh. He melts my heart. He loves...
Just Pictures | Disney World | Day Two | Magic Kingdom
Disney World | Day One | Magical Moments
Do you know what I LOVE about you guys?! You rejoice with me and encourage me! When I shyly mention a magical moment, looking down at my feet - you yell 'Hurray' and ask us to explain. So, what is a Magical Moment? (The sunset as we left Epcot that day) We asked and...
Disney World | Day One | Epcot
On Friday, we flew to Florida to meet my parents, brother, sister-in-law and her dad for an amazing vacation! Mom promised the kids a trip to Disney World to celebrate her retirement this summer. When I called in March and asked if it was alright if we had three kids...
Grandma Camp {2013} – 7 Acre Wood
One of the highlights of the trip was the 7 Acre Wood. Just a few miles north of The Woodlands, in Conroe, Texas is the cutest family park. It was perfect for most of our kiddos. One of Brian's sisters drove up with her two littles and met us there. A petting zoo with...