Things I've Learned

10 Things I Learned In July

I’m learning something new today by attempting to link-up with Emily Freeman (Chatting at the Sky).  At the end of each month she likes to share things she’s learned. Random, silly or quirky things. These have been super fun posts and I always end up discovering something new. She has invited others to join in… Continue reading 10 Things I Learned In July

Character · Movies

I Love Baseball….NOT!

I am about to make a fairly un-American statement about our family. We do not care about baseball. I know, I know. We just don’t. I didn’t grow up around it and Todd hails from the land where Broncos are #1 and the Nuggets are #2 and the Rockies are something you follow while you… Continue reading I Love Baseball….NOT!

Books · Travel

Bella Tuscany: This Time Last Year

I want to share a story of something that happened one year ago today. But first the backstory. I love all things Italian and I know the exact time and place this love affair started. It was years ago, late at night after wrangling three children all day. I fell exhausted into bed with Under… Continue reading Bella Tuscany: This Time Last Year

Tales from Wal-Mart

Tales From Wal-Mart

Wal-Mart can at times be (cue scary evil music) the bane of my existence. Trips to the Wally World are a given part of my reality, just as constant as laundry and dishes. I call it the necessary evil of my week and never once have I called it a “super” center. That’s called Barnes and… Continue reading Tales From Wal-Mart

Character

A Swimsuit Memory

I shared this picture yesterday with a few friends, but needed to tell the bigger story. Summer is here but it has been rainy and unseasonably cool here in Kansas. Two weeks out of school and we still hadn’t made it to the pool. Our first free afternoon came and the sun was, well sort… Continue reading A Swimsuit Memory