WARNING: There is a super gross picture of Hank's tonsils on this post. Proceed with caution. You have been warned. (Also, he was eating Goldfish crackers just before I took the picture, so that explains the orange residue). Life doesn’t go as planned. I am having one of those days. Hank was supposed to have … Continue reading On The Edge of My (Dinner) Seat
I love pictures. My house is covered in them. There is not one inch of this house that isn’t decorated with a photo or special piece of art that has some type of sentimental meaning. The photos are strategically placed in areas where my children are most likely to have meltdowns. It is a calming … Continue reading The Missing Mom
A New Year always sparks the opportunity for change. New Year’s resolutions are always hopeful and encouraging. As a younger woman, my New Year’s resolution was never what it should have been…go to the gym, eat more salad, drink less. Boring stuff. As a wiser and less ridiculous woman, my New Year’s resolutions are a … Continue reading Big Things!
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…
If you're looking for the Christmas Giveaway, you have come to the right place! Tuesday, December 7th, I will post a list of my favorite things! To participate in the Christmas Giveaway, all you have to do is follow the blog! Just click on that little "follow" button if you are reading via phone or … Continue reading Christmas Giveaway!
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
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