Conversation of the Day
So in our house, when it comes to cooking, I'm usually in charge of dinner (unless I'm not feeling well and then D is gracious enough to step in and take over). D wakes up early every morning to work...
View ArticlePeter Pan on Broadway
D and I celebrated Valentine's Day early this year. Last week, we went to see Peter Pan on Broadway here in Chicago. It was so much fun. I grew up loving Peter Pan but I had never seen the stage...
View ArticleMy Chair
There is a corner in my apartment that I call "My Peaceful Place." This spot, in between the bed and the window in our room, is a little cramped. But it doesn't matter to me. The focal point in this...
View ArticleBaby Quilt
A few days ago, as I was cleaning out my craft box, I came across a baby quilt that I had started a few years ago, before D and I were married. My original plan was to donate it to OSSO- an...
View ArticleMoving Day!
Not for us (although we have decided to move after all; but not for another month). For almost a year, we have been having problems with our neighbor across the hall. He's in a rock band. A not so...
View ArticlePregnancy Brain?
Lately, it seems that "pregnancy brain" has taken over my brain. I have done some pretty fun things. Surprisingly, however, this post is not about me. I think my dear, sweet husband might be...
View ArticleIn Loving Memory
Barbara Jean Smith Hall September 6, 1926- April 4, 2013 Last Thursday, my dear grandma passed away. She was a spunky, feisty woman with a witty sense of humor. Despite her health challenges, she...
View ArticleOld School Blogging
I apologize for the long absence. I have so much to blog about but unfortunately, the charger for my laptop is broken and I haven't had time yet to get another one. So I have to use D's laptop if I...
View ArticleMilitary Spouse Appreciation Day
I'm back! Yay! I was finally able to get a new laptop charger for my computer so I can now turn it on for longer than a minute to check my email. I have a lot of catching up to do. I'm working on a...
View ArticleHappy Mother's Day!
Okay, I realize tomorrow is really Mother's Day but since I usually don't post on Sundays, I'm posting today instead. In honor of Mother's Day, here is a sweet video about mothers. Happy Mother's Day...
View ArticlePancake Faces
Yesterday, D made me breakfast for Mother's Day. I found this one smirking back at me...
View ArticleClose Call
Let me preface this by saying that my husband is not a bad cook. He makes some pretty good food I sometimes call him the "Pancake Man" because he makes awesome pancakes... and waffles. I, however,...
View ArticleLife Update
I haven't been doing a good job at documenting what we've been up to lately. So here's an update of what we've been doing in the last 2 1/2 months. On April 20th, my friend M threw me an awesome baby...
View ArticleFamily Photos 2012
A year ago, D and I had family photos taken of the two of us. Apparently I've been busy because it's taken me a long time to download all the pictures onto my computer. But I'm finally done. So, I'm...
View ArticleAttention Family and Friends!
After much thought and careful consideration, D and I have decided not to put any pictures of Baby Girl on Facebook or any public websites. I wish I could say that everyone who views my blog is...
View ArticleShe's Here!
This weekend we welcomed our precious baby girl into the world. She's absolutely perfect and we are so in love with her already! Now we're at home enjoying lots of snuggles and family time while D...
View ArticleThursday Thoughts: Beginnings
I'm linking up with Wife of a Sailor for Thursday Thoughts. This word is perfect for today since I have been thinking a lot lately about new beginnings for our family. D is about to start his third...
View ArticleThursday Thoughts: Learning
I have to admit: I had a hard time with this one. The word learning is such a broad topic that I had a hard time deciding what to write about. I could write about learning how to be a mother. I...
View ArticleThursday Thoughts: Success
To me, the meaning of success has evolved a lot since I was younger. As a young girl (and even as a shallow teenager) to be successful would mean that I'd have a college education with a masters...
View ArticleCome Join Me in My New Place
Hello! It's been awhile. I wouldn't be surprised if no one even follows this blog of mine anymore. I haven't blogged for almost three years. In that time, so much has changed. D has graduated from...
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