The Importance of Giving (and Receiving) With a Cheerful Heart (Updated Post Alert: This is an after-Christmas post from 2014. I had every intention of writing a new post about how giving and … [Read more...]
If She Says There Are Mermaids…
My daughter loves mermaids. I know I talk about her a lot and I don’t want you to think my boys are not equally as important to me. This really isn’t completely about any one particular … [Read more...]
This Is What Beautiful Looks Like: A Microtia Story
All too often, we see people by what they are on the outside and forget that there is a whole person on the inside who is infinitely more important than just what they look like. And sometimes, we … [Read more...]
10 Ways to Celebrate Your Anniversary Without Breaking the Bank!!
The Super Trooper and I have an anniversary coming up (21 big years) and although it would be nice to do something really romantic (like a cruise), money is a little tight and I've already agreed that … [Read more...]
What Could We Accomplish If We Were Never Afraid?
That's a pretty big question. What could we accomplish if we were never afraid? I imagine the bigger question is, what couldn't we?!? My babies are all just about grown up on me now. I … [Read more...]
Discipline, Respect, & Expectations: Three Things Kids Need In This Crazy World Today
Today we are going to talk about children, discipline, respect, and expectations. First let me say, my heart goes out to every victim, every loved one, and every first responder who was involved in … [Read more...]
Happy 20th Anniversary To My Special Guy…20 Reasons Why I Love You!
Happy 20th Anniversary To Us! The Super Trooper and I are celebrating twenty years of wedded bliss...today! In my dream world, we would whisk one another away to some tropical locale complete with … [Read more...]
Give My Regards To Broadway!!
One of my dreams growing up was to someday perform on Broadway. Obviously, I didn't achieve that dream, but I never really had the confidence or the determination to do it! I'm not sure if it's … [Read more...]