Three months ago my world was rocked. We knew it was coming. We knew she'd be celebrating in her Heavenly home sooner rather than later. We wanted that. We wanted her suffering, her pain to leave. I wanted that more... Continue Reading →
Dear Younger Me, Happy first day of your new year. Are you ready? Because I'm not. It was such a crazy year last year and I wanted to warn you. Maybe when you get here you'll be able to side... Continue Reading →
"Temper, temper. I wouldn't dream of challenging you." My favorite movie growing up was Lion King. I couldn't watch the part where Mufasa died. I'd literally fast forward or I'd cry. To this day I could recite the movie and... Continue Reading →
In hopes of some thoughtful words for today... Dear First Time Dad, Happy Father's Day! Today you are celebrated for the first poopy diaper change, the first throw up that went everywhere. You are celebrated for the sleepless nights, the... Continue Reading →
I got sick again. I know, no surprise there. The hubby took me to the Old Spaghetti Factory for some dinner and I realized something was seriously wrong with my throat. It was on fire and I couldn't swallow. Not... Continue Reading →
I've been thinking a lot about the past lately. I have that tendency about this time of year. Three events dominate the first part of February and it's not easy to not see them. Today is my birthday (and no... Continue Reading →
Can you believe that the 2017 year is over? Within hours the finality of this crazy year will happen. At this time last year I was ready to take the world on. I was excited for the opportunities ahead. I... Continue Reading →
Leavenworth, WA - 6" of snow. Bellingham, WA - 2" of snow. Vancouver, WA - just water. This time last year we had snow. And as the first day of winter begins in less than 24 hours I'm chomping at... Continue Reading →
The other night I was following a car that was going 25 in a 30 mph zone. It's not that slow but at 930p after a long day at work, a session immediately right after and keeping up with preschoolers... Continue Reading →
From Sand to Gemstones 