Our Italy vacation was simply wonderful. There were two main reasons that we jetted on over to Italy earlier this month. (Not that we would ever need much of a reason...) First was to see this sweet boy, our nephew Holden. Who just happened to turn four while we were there!!! … [Read more...] about Italy Vacation
Memories
2014 Goals – End Of Year Review
As 2014 quickly comes to an end, I find myself scrambling a bit to finish my goals for the year. (Nothing like a little extra motivation slash kick in the behind.) I started out the year with my goal list and then I shared a mid year review with you as well...so today it's all about the finish … [Read more...] about 2014 Goals – End Of Year Review
Simple Holiday Traditions
Let's make it a goal this year, to have a "no stress" holiday season! WE can do it! One of the best ways to really look forward to the holidays is to simplify things and to look for ways to create and maintain simple traditions. We have been very blessed over the years with some very meaningful … [Read more...] about Simple Holiday Traditions
Grateful
Happy Monday! I'm hoping that some of you are relaxing a little longer today and that perhaps you might even have a four-day long weekend, with Veteran's Day tomorrow. Recently I was on a flight and seated next to an older gentleman who happened to be wearing a Veteran's hat. He had pre-paid for a … [Read more...] about Grateful
Bittersweet “Back to School” Season
You know that feeling when you ask someone a question and they say NO. But you know that they really mean yes? Or when someone is saying “stop it” but it’s almost as if they are really trying to wave you on? That’s how I feel about this whole Back to School season that is upon us. There is a part … [Read more...] about Bittersweet “Back to School” Season
Managing Memories – Baby Books
Memories....I realized I needed to share another form of memories. The good old baby book. Let me take you back to when I was pregnant with my first baby. I got WAY into scrapbooking. During my last nine days of my pregnancy (please note that these were nine days AFTER my due date) I worked on … [Read more...] about Managing Memories – Baby Books