There's a bookstore in a part of town that I never get to visit, and it's been on my list for awhile now to go and check out. I even follow their Instagram account (yes, nerd alert, I'm that person). Well, today was the day I got to finally see this place. As soon as … Continue reading #17 Bookstore.
#16 Mom’s Garden.
My mom worked at an elementary school for almost 25 years. Just after Mom passed away, the school designed a memorial garden in honor of her. When she worked there, she would volunteer her time weeding the garden beds and sprucing up the school. Because of budget cuts, the school could no longer afford to … Continue reading #16 Mom’s Garden.
#15 Beautiful Day.
It was one of those days we spent working outside in the yard. I love being outside in the spring; I get spring fever weeding the garden beds and dreaming about all the house projects we want to tackle this year. Will's best buddy lives right across the street, and his parents (our good friends … Continue reading #15 Beautiful Day.
#14 Free.
There is a necklace that I wear almost every day, and across the gold bar, the word “free” is etched. One of my favorite memories of my Mom in her final days includes this very word, and I wear it in memory of her. My mom fought breast cancer on and off for eight long … Continue reading #14 Free.
#13 Running.
Growing up, I was never a runner. I played sports, mostly soccer and basketball, and my idea of running back then was running towards a ball; running towards a goal. It wasn't until I moved down to Tennessee and I started putting on the newlywed weight that I decided to give running a try. I … Continue reading #13 Running.
#12 The Piano.
A few years ago, my husband bought me this beautiful piano for my birthday: I grew up playing piano, and I couldn't wait to have a house and have space to hold our own piano. I had visions of playing Christmas carols for friends to sing along with during the holidays. I wanted our children … Continue reading #12 The Piano.
#11 Little Moments.
I love our little family more than anything, but weeknights at our house can turn into utter chaos in just a matter of seconds. Everyday after work, the rat race begins. Pick the kids up from school, drive home in downtown Nashville traffic, get home, put dinner on, feed the kids, bathe the kids, put … Continue reading #11 Little Moments.
#10 It’s Been Awhile.
They say it takes repeating the same task for 60 days until it becomes a habit. I haven’t even made it to day 10 yet, and I’m already struggling to get my thoughts out on paper on a daily basis. However, I will say that even though I have not been writing my journal entries … Continue reading #10 It’s Been Awhile.
#9 Birthday.
This morning, Will ran into our bedroom and began singing “Happy Birthday to Mommy”, grinning from ear to ear. I only wish I could have taped his sweet little voice singing that song. He then asked if he could come to my party that day, and if there was going to be cake. That boy … Continue reading #9 Birthday.
#8 Girls Night Out.
There is a great group of girls that live in my neighborhood, and we had the chance to grab dinner and see a show tonight. The show we saw was #imomsohard, a hilarious duo of mom comedians. It felt so good to get out, have a few drinks with mom friends who can totally relate … Continue reading #8 Girls Night Out.
a life well loved 