Just the girl next door trying to get through life, both the sweet & the sour moments, one day at a time.
Tonight is Christmas Eve for us. Early on in my divorce, I was having a very difficult time accepting that I would not be with my boys on Christmas Day (the boys alternate spending Christmas Day with their dad one year and me the next). Divorce sucks. My marriage fell apart in 2010….
Do your kids think money grows on trees? Do your kids want everything they see? Do they want it NOW? Are you tired of saying no? Do your kids show a lack of respect for their things? Well, those were some of the things I experience with my boys (14, 12 and 10 years old) and I…
I know I’m not the only one that has become so addicted to technology. Smart phones has made it more and more challenging to be present, REALLY present, wherever I am and with whomever I’m with. Posting images to Facebook, responding to DM’s on Instagram, Snapchatting senior sessions, replying to emails, uploading client’s galleries, texting friends…
Surprised my youngest with his favorite sandwich and it happened…. This is the boy who was sitting on my lap at school lunches the end of last year and begging me to stay and play at recess. Today, upon my first lunch visit of his 5th grade year, I snuck a kiss without even thinking…
I think one of the greatest blessings we can give others is unconditional love. Unconditional love gives without expecting anything in return. Today is my mom’s birthday. I realize I am biased but my mom is the most selfless, loving, caring person I know. Unconditional love is the greatest gift she could have ever given me….
Sorry to disappoint you. No hysterical stories to share this week. I actually felt like I kinda belonged there. I mean, I had functioning goggles AND the swim cap immediately upped my credibility, a bike that fit me AND had properly inflated tires, and I didn’t bike with my swim cap or run with my…
If you want a good laugh, keep reading. A few months ago I decided to sign up for a sprint triathlon which is next week (300 yard swim, 13.5 mile bike ride, 3 mile run) in Monticello to force me to keep active this summer. Psst, you can still register for the Kirby Medical Center Sage City Triathlon that…
Big News Everyone! I have found someone to love. I have found someone who is responsible. I have found someone who is goal oriented. I have found someone who has courage. I have found someone who has strength. I have found someone capable of running a successful business. I have found someone who makes me…
Do you own a small business? Are you struggling with creating a cohesive look and feel for your company? The logo and branding of your business is one critical aspect to presenting yourself to the world so you’re attracting the right clients to you. My friend Gini, who is a graphic designer, has created logos…
I was a stay-at-home mom for 13 years. When I became a single mom, I started doing photography part-time. This spring, I opened up a studio for Sweet Lemonade Photography and I am planning for full-time long term success. And guess what? It’s scary. It’s hard. It’s exhausting. I wake up thinking about work. I…