Just the girl next door trying to get through life, both the sweet & the sour moments, one day at a time.
Christmas time at our house was filled with many amazing moments and memories. We delivered goodies to members in the community who were working Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, baked treats to share with the kids teachers and passed out homemade caramels to bank tellers, gas station attendants and others that help us throughout the…
Perspective. A few years ago, quiet nights without my boys meant complete sadness. With time, I’ve learned to appreciate the time I have with them and enjoy the time I have without them. Leading up to the holidays I have been able to get presents bought and wrapped, do small home projects, purge, plan kindness…
Wedding anniversaries come and go without me even giving them a second thought anymore. This past week, right after Thanksgiving, however is the time each year that I struggle with ‘special’ dates the most. 5 years ago, right after Thanksgiving we took a family trip to Florida in hopes of making wonderful memories at a…