One Thousand Gifts…summer adventures…
We jammed the last few weeks with more vacation, outings, and adventures than I ever thought possible. Days of thrills followed by days of cranky …
on stealing the swag…what I learned at Bloggy Boot Camp 2011
Today, I am linking up with Mama Kat’s writing prompts with my take on the vlog prompt: “Have you been to a blog conference? Share why you …
Rachel vs. the Ants…
There are plenty of things from my childhood that I don’t recall, either because I have repressed them or they have just faded into the …
on leaping off the boat…
The kids splashed and giggled in the warm lake water, awkwardly swimming in their bright orange life jackets while I stood on the edge of …
on parched souls…
The raindrops that hit my windshield seem foreign, beating out a slender tap-tap in time to the tires hitting the potholes in the road. It …
My Bathing Suit Style? Just call it “Mom’s End”…
Today, I am linking up with Mama Kat’s writing prompts with a vlog answering the question “What is your bathing suit style?”
Substantially complete…but not yet a home…
“Substantially complete.” That’s how Ben described our house after our last visit, after we saw what had been completed. The foyer light was [finally] in… …
on sunshine, tootsie rolls, crapola, and a close call…
As soon as the sun peeked around the hotel curtains, the kids were up and ready to jump into their patriotic gear for our 4th …
Five Minute Friday: Story
This week’s 5 Minute Friday is all about “story”…just writing, no thinking… GO The ceiling fan whipped around lazily, rustling the hot evening air in the kitchen. …
Gunnar Challenge: Week 6
When I decided to take on the Gunnar Challenge six weeks ago, I set a goal for myself to lose 10 pounds. At the time, …
