I used to love fall. The beautiful colors, the need for a cozy sweater, and football season are all things that I love about fall. Gradually, though, it has changed for me. More and more I think about what comes next. Winter. I despise winter. The cold and the snow and the cold and the […]
40 Days
October 15, 2011 · by · 5 Comments
I’m not sure if you’re aware of the totally awesome event(s) that will be occurring in just forty days from now. Like, I’m talking hugely big deal of the most fuzzy celebratory kind. As in, three really big happenings all on the very same day. No, it’s not yet another release of a new phone by […]
Dakota Goyo from Real Steel {An interview}
October 8, 2011 · by · 2 Comments
I recently had the absolute pleasure of participating in a telephone interview with several other bloggers and Dakota Goyo from the movie Real Steel. The movie opened in theaters yesterday and I have a feeling it will having an amazingly successful first weekend, partially due to the wonderful talent of this young man. First, I […]
In search of Schweddy Balls
October 6, 2011 · by · 13 Comments
I don’t often get excited over ice cream and I certainly don’t usually get overly obsessed when Ben and Jerry come out with a new flavor. There’s something about the newest one, though, that has me on a mission. Something that has me on the hunt and traveling with my cooler in the trunk of […]
Thirteen
October 1, 2011 · by · 6 Comments
Dear Nicholas, Wow. Thirteen. As in thirteen years. Not weeks or months. Years. I remember when I recited your age according to weeks or months, but that seems so long ago. I don’t think I realized how truly fast time flies until I had kids. It’s so true what everyone says about enjoying every minute when […]
The Bunn Coffee Brewer – A Love Story
September 29, 2011 · by · 1 Comment
Oh my goodness, did you hear? Today is National Coffee Day! It makes perfect sense to me that there would be a day devoted to the most giving of all beans of the world, but really, every day is national coffee day for me and I’ll celebrate it even bigger today if I must. Maybe I should […]
When apple picking leads to planking
September 28, 2011 · by · 3 Comments
When Cody and Nick were little we spent many hours at the playground. I loved to watch them run (and sometimes tumble) and giggle, climb and slide, swing and scream their little heads off practice their outdoor voices, all while absorbing the sunshine and fresh air. Of course I often timed it according to nap time, […]
Mechatar Robot – Review and {Giveaway}
September 27, 2011 · by ·
I’m not the type of grown-up to play with handheld toys, be interested in virtual reality, or think robots are cool. That’s not totally true. I’d think robots were cool if there was one that would come and do all of my cleaning for me. You’d think with the Jetsons introducing us to such incredible futuristic […]
A ride on a homecoming parade float – it’s kind of a big deal
September 26, 2011 · by · 3 Comments
I remember being in high school. Well somewhat. I definitely remember homecoming and the sense of pride and excitement for my high school’s football team. I was a cheerleader so I guess I played a part in creating and demonstrating some of that pride and spirit. I also remember helping to build our class float […]
A hike and a realization – a pretty perfect day
September 22, 2011 · by · Leave a Comment
We’ve recently found ourselves with a lot more time to spend together as a family, especially on the weekends. While the reason for this has caused a great deal of stress, I also realize we have to take advantage of it and enjoy every chance we can to spend time together. The tricky part is […]
