There are some very hard truths that I have learned after I lost my mom. The most important being that sometimes even your closest friends and family members will not know what to do or say, and sometimes it can be downright hurtful when you are knee deep in grief. It is okay to talk … Continue reading #79 Coco.
#78 Running is LIFE.
I opened my MapMyRun account yesterday, and it occured to me that sadly I had only been on five runs since my half-marathon in April. FIVE. That is basically one run a month. I know the weather has been hot/rainy/whatever, but it was no wonder why I felt so pent up and anxious. I needed … Continue reading #78 Running is LIFE.
#77 Happy Birthday, Mama.
Happy Birthday to this pretty lady today. I miss your smile, I miss your laughter, and your overall zest for life. I came across these old photos of my mom and Uncle Doug, and I just love them so. They capture their sweet personalities so perfectly. I hope you are having a grand old time … Continue reading #77 Happy Birthday, Mama.
#76 The Right Shade of Green.
I have always struggled with finding the right shade of paint. It is something that I think I am improving on, but I still find myself second-guessing my paint choices long after the paint has dried. The paint process itself is not intimidating to me; I have painted almost all of the walls, ceilings, doors … Continue reading #76 The Right Shade of Green.
#75 Our Garage Door; A Diamond in the Rough.
My husband and I have talked about restoring our garage door for years, and this past week we finally bit the bullet and started undertaking this huge project. Andrew had a day off last Thursday, and halfway through the day he sent me a picture of the beginnings of the paint removal process. He had … Continue reading #75 Our Garage Door; A Diamond in the Rough.
#74 Nathan’s 1st Birthday.
We celebrated Nathan's 1st birthday in a BIG way today... complete with a construction theme! It fits his little personality so perfectly, that boy just loves getting dirty! It was a small group of us - just my Dad, my uncle, and a few close friends stopped by to wish him well on this big … Continue reading #74 Nathan’s 1st Birthday.
#73 Nathan turns One.
The day arrived, and our little man is officially a one-year-old. We all took the day off to spend together as a family. My uncle and my dad were also arriving mid-afternoon, so we wanted to make sure we were home for their arrival. Nathan greeted us this morning standing up in his crib, grinning … Continue reading #73 Nathan turns One.
#72 An Emotional Day.
When Nathan wakes up tomorrow, he will be a big one-year-old. This truth hit me like a bolt of lightning today, and I have been struggling to keep myself together since. When I picked up Nathan from school today, the door to his classroom was decorated with a "Happy Birthday, Nathan!" sign and pictures of … Continue reading #72 An Emotional Day.
#70 Will’s 1st Birthday.
As I am gearing up to host Nathan's 1st birthday party this Saturday, I cannot help but reminisce about Will's 1st birthday. It was such a special day, and I loved every minute of planning and hosting his party. Here are some of the details from the day: Photo credit: AvaPhotoDesign
#71 Just Call Him “Pig-Pen”.
As we were driving home from school today, Will requested that we play outside in the dirt when we got home. I am more than happy to let my kids get dirty and I encourage them to play outside as much as possible, so we quickly set up a construction site in their dirt pile … Continue reading #71 Just Call Him “Pig-Pen”.
a life well loved 