I’m usually a pretty stable gal. But yesterday morning as I was getting ready for church I was in tears…over clothes! That is so not me! I’m back in all my pre-pregnancy clothes, which is awesome, but somedays I feel like my options are living in jeans every day of my life — blech — or looking like a college …

Yes, really. I’m serious. At the beginning of the year, I treated myself to a few new exercise DVDs. I am really enjoying two of them and thought I’d tell you about them in case you’re looking for inspiration. The first one I’ve been enjoying is Jillian Michael’s Yoga Meltdown. This DVD comes with two workouts. The first is a …

So most of you know I’m in the ninth month of my pregnancy. The body is showing signs that labor could be anytime. Maybe by the time you see this, I’ll be holding my little guy. That would be awesome. But in the effort of bringing some levity to the waiting here’s my top ten list of ways to know …

A friend posted this recent Carrie Underwood video on her facebook page. The first scene with the little boy made me think of the Children in Need of Services cases I worked. But watch through. What a message and reminder that this is our temporary home. Our true home is still coming. But you’d better have a tissue ready!

This week we’re getting new carpet. Can I just say ugh! Imagine moving…without moving. Every stick of furniture in our house has to move. Closets have to be cleared to hip height. Imagine all the “stuff” five people accumulate when they’ve lived in the same spot for eight years. Now add in an extra five very high bookshelves. What a …

Last week we celebrated Flag Day and in a couple weeks we celebrate the Fourth of July. It’s got me thinking in red, white, and blue. Not hard when my Dad served in the military so long and my husband is an Eagle Scout. But I’m wondering: what is patriotism in today’s world? What does it mean to you? I …

Yes, me. Don’t worry. My pulse is still working quite well. But I’ve hit one of those times where I feel the need to streamline. I think part of it comes from living in the same place for more than seven years. That has never happened in my life. Never. And I’m feeling the creep of stuff. I have this …

Yesterday was my birthday. All day I received well wishes on facebook and via email. I even had three people call and sing “happy birthday” to me. Today, I feel loved and appreciated. Isn’t it amazing how a simple word or two that says we were thinking about someone can change a day? Is it the same for you? I …

Have you seen this video? I didn’t vote for them, but I certainly share the view. My political juices get excited after a night like Tuesday and a win like Scott Brown’s in Massachusetts. This year could be very interesting…