When I was in Junior High, I had a dream that I was the mother of twins. Girls, with curly red hair. Really, I'm not joking! And I actually really would love to have twins …
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind Ever heard of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind? I hadn't until I received a custom costume request on Etsy for a Clementine costume. I immediately googled to figure out …
After seeing my pillow rampage a couple weeks ago, I had a friend email me about making a couple pillows to top her two little boys' beds. Initial pillows. How cute! How could I refuse? She …
When I asked Dave about what he thought we should get for our family for Christmas, he said a boat. All three of us love the water, and we're here, just 15 minutes away from a …
I awoke with autumn energy. Ran two miles on the treadmill, then another three outside in the brisk morning air with a friend. After showering and eating and taking Dave down to the campus to study, …
Four years ago yesterday, Dave and I tied the knot.What a fun day. One of the best. Both yesterday and that original October 5, 2006.He hung out with friends worked at Franklin Covey back then, and …
I am still alive!Actually, I feel really good. The half-marathon was the perfect balance of a girls-getaway, a challenging work-out, and an inspiring achievement. I almost cried. And then I ate two pieces of spinach …
So, I'm off to wing it. I hadn't looked at the website at all until I tried to register. Then today, I thought I might go ahead and get an idea of what I'm in for...now …
Does every toddler go through an "impossible to photograph" stage? I mean, I know I'm not a professional, he's 17 months old, it was just after dinner and just before bed, the lighting was tungsten, we …
Remember how I bought some shoes, and became an indentured Etsy alchemy servant? Well, last night I finished alchemy order number two: Little Orphan Annie.I think she turned out well, don't you? Forget that I …
(the birthday girl enjoys a sweet)Oh, how I love parties! This last week I was so delighted to be able to lend a hand preparing for and setting up this adorable sweet-themed first birthday party. …
So, it's about time to talk about this whole running thing. Since the beginning of the summer I've been training for a half-marathon. Now, I have friends who collect half marathons like samples at Costco, …