Wedding day excitement. White lace and tuxedos. Flower girls. Wedding cake. Flowers. The anticipation. The family. The friends. Hope, dreams, and love. All of this, and so much more, made up our wedding day so many years ago. We were so young, just out of college. My husband was 23,
Category: All the Feels

So much life can happen in a span of just a few short months, can’t it? Sometimes, we expect change, and other times it surprises us. There are moments we stand in shock and awe, with our jaw all but touching the ground, looking back with wide eyes at the

Well hello there! I am so glad you found me here today. I’m glad I found you here, too! It’s been a hot minute since I’ve posted any new articles, and I have been itching to get back at it! Have you ever had times in your life where you

My Grandma always wore nail polish and lipstick. I know because she often gave me the colors she bought for herself that didn’t end up being “just right.” She wanted red, but not too red. The undertones needed to be orange, not blue. But not too orange. And with a

What a title, right? The truth is that everyone has their own harrowing story of 2020. I don’t know a single soul for whom it was a stellar year. “Why not?” some may ask (maybe only those who literally lived under a rock at the time…). I’m pretty sure that

With Mother’s Day fast approaching, you may be asked that loaded question: “What do you want for Mother’s Day?” Oh man. This one always stumps me! Why does that question have to be so difficult to answer?? Do I want something sweet? New clothes? A vacuum? Flowers? A quiet day

Responsibility. Maturity. Wisdom. Grace. Exploring interests. Choosing friends. Succeeding in life, however that looks. These are all things we want to see our children develop and experience in their lives, right? They are goals and dreams we have for them, sometimes even before they are born! Wasn’t it fun to

After losing our precious fur-baby, Ruby, it was difficult to fathom making room for another tiny dog. We miss her daily still, and even still shed the occasional tears. She was part of our life for so long, that moving forward with her in our hearts, but not in our