My Heart Dances
When Harper was in the NICU, I prayed many prayers. Some general, ‘Lord, please save my baby!’ And some more specific, ‘Lord, I have dreamed of watching this tiny girl dance, of dressing her in sequins and tutus. Please strengthen her lungs. Please heal the hole in her heart. I just want to watch my … Read more
Not Your Momma’s Booty
Before I explain the lighthearted title of this post, I need to address something weighing quite heavy on my heart. Last night, North Texas suffered yet another tragedy. We were hit by 10 tornadoes and the towns of Grandbury and Cleburne suffered major loss, including 6 confirmed deaths, over 100 people injured, and 7 people … Read more
Mother’s Day & A Workout I Hate (Love)
Happy late Mother’s Day to all the Momma’s! I hope it was peaceful and restful, because I know how rare and appreciated days like that are. My Mother’s Day was going beautifully until it came to a crashing halt…literally. And the crash was my Happy Face slamming her happy face into the concrete walkway at … Read more
Can You Teach A Heart To Be Tender
Underdog: a person in adversity. The girl with the tattoos and piercings who is in threat of loosing her job based on her appearance… The girl fresh out of college, getting dirty looks from the executive in the BMW who she parks beside in the parking garage (how dare she park that thing next to … Read more
10 Unexpected Benefits of Fitness
Bikinis. Shorts. Sundresses. – Just a few of the typical reasons women often give for working out. “It’s bikini season, I better get to the gym.“- said by me, at some point, I’m sure of it. I’m not going to lie, there was a time in my life, about 10 years ago that I would … Read more
Is That Bag Big Enough?!
I get this all the time. Mostly from men. And to answer the question, once and for all… Well yes, thank you, it is. I’m a Mom. I have to be prepared. And I have personally found it easier to carry one extra large bag, rather than a purse plus a diaper bag. I also … Read more
The Happiest Place on Earth
***Disclaimer: This post contains an obsessive amount of photos, provides more information than you probably care to hear, and is dripping with ooey-gooey sappiness. This past week, my husband and I were blessed with the opportunity to take our little ‘Princess” to The Happiest Place on Earth, Disney World. Although I typically steer clear from … Read more
Tiny Turkey Meatballs and Other Yummy Stuff
Our Texas weather is indecisive…to say the least. From 80 to 40 to 80 again. Our bipolar weather is not only to blame for the numerous doctor visits (is it allergies? a cold?) and wardrobe confusion, but also for the creation of this comforting soup. When it’s cold and rainy outside, nothing beats sitting in … Read more
The Many Misconceptions of Fitness and Nutrition
We all want to be healthy. Most of us want to eat right. But getting started can be a daunting task. There is so much information out there on diet, exercise, do this, eat that, go vegan, don’t lift…It’s overwhelming and to a novice, can be down right discouraging. I am not a certified trainer, … Read more
Lemony Shrimp and Spinach Pasta
I love experimenting with new recipes, especially recipes that I can feel good about serving my family. I recently created what I call ‘Lemony Shrimp and Spinach Pasta’ by simply tossing together a few stray ingredients I had lying in my freezer. This meal was so yummy, my three year old didn’t even realize she … Read more
