I somehow plowed through four books this month. While a few sleepless nights didn't hurt the cause, May was full of page-turning winners! My top two reads are as follows: The Dollhouse By far the best book I've read thus far this year is The Dollhouse by Fiona Davis, the one title that was not… Continue reading Reading Roundup: What I Read in May
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My Year in Books
If social media posts are any indication, most of us can agree that 2016 was a strange year. I'm not entirely sure what I accomplished besides keeping a toddler alive, which, considering my inability to keep plants alive, I consider a huge deal. But I do know that I read. A lot. Thanks to some… Continue reading My Year in Books
These Magic Moments
His tiny hand in mine as we walk toward the car Snippets of his day shared on the drive home Excitement over seeing things I no longer notice Wet, sloppy kisses and Round-the-neck hugs Little sayings that are so uniquely him A smile that lights up the room Belly laughter so contagious Moments I never… Continue reading These Magic Moments
2016: The Year of RELEASE
It's been two years since I've committed to One Little Word because the only word in my vocabulary during that time was "survive": survival of profound loss, survival of learning how to be a mom, and survival of all the "adulting" that went on in between. Although things finally feel like they're settling into a… Continue reading 2016: The Year of RELEASE
New Year’s Cards
Being a little behind the eight ball this year, we opted to do New Year's cards this holiday season. Now let's just hope I get them mailed before Valentine's Day... Happy New Memories New Year's CardClick here to browse Shutterfly's holiday card collection.View the entire collection of cards.
"Gratitude is the memory of the heart."
Ah, that Jean Baptiste Massieu guy had a way with words, didn't he?I interrupt my pointless ramblings, shameless bragging, and incessant drooling over fictional characters to give a moment of thanks.Meet my Grandma Lil.Yes, that adorable curly-headed child is me. {blush}This is one of my last memories of Grandma Lil before she began her almost-20-year-long… Continue reading "Gratitude is the memory of the heart."
New Moon Countdown Official Poster
I’m baaack
Did you miss me? I certainly have missed all of you. I can't believe I've been MIA in the blogosphere for a whole month! Remember my one little word this year? RELAX. Life has gotten a little hectic in the last few weeks with a new position at work, two BPS classes, LOAD...I can keep going but you… Continue reading I’m baaack
