I grew up in a lot of different places. People ask me if I was a military child since it's easily assumed with all my relocations. I proudly tell them, "No. My parents were nomads." It isn't far from the... Continue Reading →
When I first posted that Jeremy and I were going to go through the adoption process there was an overwhelming support from people. I got a lot of messages, comments, text that displayed so much love and support. I was... Continue Reading →
I alluded to it on the last two posts but my husband and I are considering adoption. Two years ago we were well on our way – well, not really. We talked with agencies and was preparing for classes and... Continue Reading →
It's that time of year again where the world celebrates. Everyone is thinking of New Year Resolutions. Some New Year Resolves. Others laughing in merriment as they look back at what they were able to do. And there are some,... Continue Reading →
The hiatus is over. For the last month and a half (it's been that long right?) I've been collecting recipes but life got in the way for me to post them. At first I got sick and there was no... Continue Reading →
In high school I was forced to read Pride and Prejudice with a group of kids that I would have otherwise never talked with. Well, not true. The only other girl I paired with in history once. The skateboarder and... Continue Reading →
I didn't have time to cook this weekend. I originally wanted to cook this awesome guacamole plated as palu (throw up) coming from a jack-o-lantern. It was supposed to be for Bunco, which was tonight. Every last Saturday of the month.... Continue Reading →
I am not a mother to a breathing child. I do not know what it's likes to be a mother to my own child. But, here's the thing. I love like a mother. I think like a mother. I speak like... Continue Reading →
I don't claim to be the best spouse. I have my good days and bad days. What I do know is, no matter what has happened in the past, my future is not a future without my husband. I would... Continue Reading →
From Sand to Gemstones 