We have been doing a whole lot of nothing around here lately and it has been absolutely wonderful. Basketball is over and between bed rest and a new baby and the freezing temperatures outside, we do not leave this house. Well, the girls leave to go to school, but that’s about it. You know what’s great about being at home? I get to spend it with my people. Like, really.. Read More
Throwback Thursday Stories: Sister
When I was little, I dreamed of having a sibling. Being an only child out in the country is tough–must be why I have such a vivid imagination now. After months (maybe years?) of wishing and hoping for someone to play with that would be MINE, it finally happened. One evening as I was getting ready for my bath, I saw something unusual in the trash can. I picked it.. Read More
Orlando Vacation, Part 2–The One Where We Meet Anna & Elsa
Our original vacation plans only included 3 days at Universal Studios. It really hurt my heart that were were going to be SO close to Disney and not see Anna and Elsa, who just happen to be our favorite. If you’ve ever been to Disney though, you know that going for only a day is much more expensive than going for several days, so it just wasn’t in our budget… Read More
Orlando Vacation, Part 1 (Universal Studios Tips)
We left Saturday morning around 5 am and began the LONG drive to Orlando. We stopped at the Florida sign for our traditional photo. Don’t you love the “Open For Business” sign above our heads? 🙂 We didn’t get to our hotel until late, so we spent the first night just getting settled. Shout out to the Hampton Inn–it’s our favorite. We try to stay at one whenever we can… Read More
Okaloosa Island… In pictures
To kick off our summer, we took a trip down to the beach with my mom and sister. We left the boys at home, so we were a little worried about how all our stuff (beach chairs, toys, nets, etc.) was going to make it down to the beach, but we managed. Okaloosa island is a small stretch of beach between Destin and Fort Walton and it was beautiful. Libby.. Read More
Congrats to the Class of 2012… and most importantly, to my little sis.
Tonight, my little sister graduated from high school. Tonight she is beginning a whole new chapter of her life. Watching her walk across that stage and accept her diploma, I thought about the past 13 years of her life. Yea, I’m sure it could have been better and I’m sure she has regrets, but it also could have been much, much worse. Mallory, I am so proud of the woman you.. Read More