A while back my cousin played in the semi finals of the Iowa State High School Football Tournament. Of course we went. Not only because Hank and Gus think he is the best thing since sliced bread, but also because the game was in Cedar Falls, Iowa. Cedar Falls is not just the picturesque town that … Continue reading Don’t be a (Bottle) Hater
Luke 1:30-31 And the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus. I was recently asked to write a devotional for our church. I was encouraged to share a moment in my … Continue reading Mary Christmas
Everyone knows I love Christmas. It is so sparkly and lovey and huggy. I love it. And I love Santa. I know, I know. Some people aren’t big into Santa. But I am way into using him as a tool of bribery for the whole 24 days of December. I DO NOT give my children … Continue reading A Ho Ho Holiday
I LOVE CHRISTMAS!! Bows! Manger Scenes! Candles! Glitter! Stockings! Practical Gifts! Yeah. Practical gifts. Get out your Christmas List! Because you are going to want to add some of these little delights onto your kiddo’s wish list! It is time for The Speech Mom’s Favorite Things. And guess what?! They are all amazing, fantastic, and … Continue reading A Few of My Favorite Things…
I have amazing friends. The kind of friends who lift you up, push you forward, and high five you when you have made it. They encourage. They support. I need them. You need them too. And as much as I would love to loan out a friend or two to you, I don’t think it … Continue reading Strength and Grace
Growing up, one thing my parents always encouraged was eating at local establishments...where ever it was we found ourselves. To top off these culinary adventures, my dad has this weird thing where he always orders something on the menu that he is very unlikely to enjoy. The most annoying part of this strange habit is when … Continue reading A Social Thanksgiving
Am I the only person who hates sitting at bar stools? As a 5’1” woman, they are seriously the worst. Nothing is more uncomfortable than sitting in a chair with no side or back support, while my legs dangle aimlessly, and I attempt to balance the act of eating and drinking into all of this. … Continue reading Bar Stools are the Worst
Yesterday morning I did something unspeakable. It was horrible. I am so ashamed. So, ashamed that I am sharing it with all of you in hopes that at least one of you messages me with “You are not a horrible person.” Yes, I am fishing here. I could really use a little extra love. Yesterday … Continue reading The Pool of Pride
You guys. Hank is driving me nuts. Like insane. Every time I ask him a question or give him a direction, he says “What?” And it isn’t big stuff. I am not instructing him to ask Siri for a number to the local dry cleaner. It is stuff like “Throw it away.” “What?” “Throw that … Continue reading What?
Pacifiers. I know. I am probably going to lose some friends over this one. But it has to be done. Really though, I am not going to lose any friends over this. I don’t have friends that sensitive. It would never work. I am not going to go into anything I am not a specialist … Continue reading Death of a Pacifier
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