30 Is The New Happy
Honestly, I was never that person who feared turning thirty. I didn’t lay in bed and cry. There was no need for Prozac or Xanax. To me, it was another birthday, and I love birthdays. And the way I saw it, I was just one day older than the day before. It wasn’t like I … Continue reading
Monday’s Mission: More Than Survive
First of all…I have to wish a happy birthday to my much better half. Today marks the 16th birthday that I have shared with him. And in all honesty, the older this man gets, the more deeply I fall in love with him. I know, I know. Life isn’t fair. But why do men get … Continue reading
Ouch. Ouch. OUCH!
Happy Friday All! I have been looking forward to this weekend my entire life. Really! We’ve got a Saturday jammed pack. Bright and early tomorrow morning I will drive Harper to her very first ballet class. Eeek! She told her teacher yesterday that she is going to be a ballerina fairy. Glad to hear that … Continue reading
The Girl Who Made Me A Mommy- Three Years Later
Emotional doesn’t even begin to describe my January 15ths. For on this day, three years ago, I was shaken to the core, my world was flipped upside down, and I have never been the same…and I am so thankful for that. Today is my girl’s birthday. She has been counting down the days for…well, months. … Continue reading
The Best Yet
December 31, 2012. Just like that, another year has come and gone. And not just any year…nope, the best year! 2012 has been chock full of blessings. My Little Harper turned 2 in January, which means in two short weeks she will be 3 (GASP!). She is my miracle baby, and as I tell her … Continue reading
It’s The Most Wonderful Time of The Year
Are we sure I’m 31? Because this Christmas I feel like a kid again! I am consumed with all things Christmas. The stockings. The decor. The menu. The magic. The meaning! I have honestly never been this excited for a holiday. My husband relates and has concluded that the excitement stems from the fact that … Continue reading
Looks Can Be Deceiving
Not all pretty girls are snobs. Not all that are overweight are lazy. Not all that are skinny are vain. Not all that wear a smile are happy. And just because someone seems to be the picture of health, doesn’t mean that they actually are. Don’t judge a book by it’s cover. I am sharing … Continue reading
30 Days of Thanks
1 Thessalonians 5:18 -Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. Day 1- I am thankful for God’s mercy on me. Day 2- I am thankful for my best friend in the entire world, my partner in crime, my prince charming, and the person who knows … Continue reading
Beautiful Blogger Award
What on honor it is to be nominated for a Beautiful Blogger Award by a fellow blogger that is so inspiring to me. Thank You Fit Minded Mom! (If you haven’t checked her out…DO IT…NOW! She has a very easy-going way of pushing you to be a better Mom, a better wife, better in the … Continue reading
Making Up Ground
It’s a bumpy road. If you’ve been keeping up with my blog then you are aware of some recent health concerns that have not only minimized my time in the gym but also the effort in which I attack my workouts. At the request of my cardiologist I have had to decrease the intensity of … Continue reading
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