Monthly Archives: July 2011

One of the first times I attempted to start a blog, I wrote a post titled, “All About Me in 150 Words or Less.” It was exactly as it sounds, my life story all wrapped up in one short paragraph. … Continue reading →

One of the greatest things about being a child is the excitement. Excitement over everything. Something as simple as a trip to the zoo or having your very own banana split can be exciting enough to make you grin for … Continue reading →

This summer was the first time we’ve ever bought the boys anything larger than a kiddie pool. I’m a big fan of being able to let them play in the back yard without constant supervision, and until this year I … Continue reading →

Since I’ve been craving a cupcake for several weeks now, it seems like a good day for a cupcake post. I’m a glutton for punishment, what can I say? You just never know what kind of requests people will come … Continue reading →

This afternoon, I’m going to meet with a friend about doing some projects for her church. When she told me about it, I was excited. Then the longer I thought about it, the more nervous I got, and now I’ve … Continue reading →

Walking into my kitchen and dining room is a little like stepping into a time warp. The walls are lined with 45s, a jukebox lights up a corner of the room and an original 1950s Coca-Cola vending machine sits next … Continue reading →

Each year, around this time when we hit a miserable stretch of 100+ degree days, I tend to stay inside. A lot. I am not a fan of heat, and I earn the right to complain about it by not … Continue reading →

Today’s post may be a repeat for some of you, as it was a post I wrote for the Testify blog before the content was lost. Since I no longer write for Testify, I’m posting it here for those of … Continue reading →