Yesterday I learned that the word tresoro means "treasure" in Spanish. I immediately thought of this photo: The red checkered seal and the yellow horse were made when I was in grammar school, just for me, by my friend's mom. Liz Chatfield was incredibly colorful … [Read more...]
Fifteen
I met Stewart in 1997. We waited five years to get married. There was a lot of life and getting to know each other in those five years. It took five more years to make this family. And here we are today. (Well, in March of this year.) Someone pressed fast-forward. I … [Read more...]
Decluttering My Mind
Usually, whenever I declutter a space, I get the urge to purchase new things to replace the things that I've just moved out of my space. I tell myself "I need a new bin to hold these things," or "It's time for new curtains for this window." I planned to spend this weekend … [Read more...]
So Glad They Included Me
Updated! So Glad They Told Me is released TODAY. You can buy it on Amazon - and check out my brand new author page there! Does the world need another book about motherhood? Yes. Because So Glad They Told Me: Women Get Real About Motherhood from the Her Stories … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday: First Day of School 2016
I took pictures on the first day of school just like everybody else. This is the photo I wanted They had to go through various silly faces first He's headed off to middle school this year. ...so he'll be riding to school without his big brother. <Sniffle.> … [Read more...]