With the fresh start of this New Year, it is inspiring to dream about all that could transpire in these coming 12 months. Just think, we will hopefully become a family of 5! There are circumstances out of our control, but plenty within our grasp. One controlled circumstance being how we use our time….
I took an unplanned blogging break these past couple weeks and squeezed out every glorious ounce of the real life that played out before me! Amongst the myriad of events and preparations, this year, there were entirely unexpected orders to fill (which was a great surprise and privilege). The days between Thanksgiving and Christmas are…
Ah! Have you met my friend, Lisa, owner of Do Me a Favor? She creates remarkably beautiful wedding invitations, as well as holiday, event & milestone cards. Her company also provides a variety of other coordinated services: seating cards, favors, cake pops, design, event set up, and more! If you’re not familiar, be sure to…
This past weekend was indescribably lovely. The weather, the work we accomplished, our time together as a family, and the time Andy and I escaped together for a date. Right now, for a number of reasons, I have a heightened awareness of the gift of life, love, family, and friends. There is so much for which…
If you’re wondering whether or not something is {real}, ask yourself, “Could someone generations ago find this given item or create this combination of food items?” If the answer is no, then it is not Real Food. My working definition of {Real food} is just that: REAL, whole foods that are consumed as they were…
Once again, I missed my WOW post yesterday and once again with valid reasoning. This time I was in the hospital. After severe stomach pain on Saturday and into Sunday, we went to the ER and by early evening they took me into surgery to remove my appendix and take a look around. I am home now,…
