Category Archives: Family Love

Happy Anniversary to my husband Christian!!!! Since my blog is new, there is no better day than today to tell you about our love story. In January 2008, Cole and I made the journey from Nashville, Tennessee back to Virginia Beach, Virginia.  After a few years of living as a single mom in Nashville, IContinue reading “One Amazing Year”

How in the world did Cole turn into a 7-year-old? 7! That is a big age.  There is not even a hint of baby left, and some days we might as well fast forward to teenager. Being his mom is the best gift I could ever receive.  He is funny, a little crazy, definitely bull-headed, anContinue reading “My baby boy is 7”

We are definitely back to reality in our house. Cole’s home. Spring break is over. And Cole starts swim lessons tonight. Whenever we add another element to our normal daily routine, I always find myself getting anxious.  I like routine. I like having a plan. In the past, I would normally throw my hands up, give upContinue reading “Starting to get a little crazy”

Today is my perfect family day.  I need to make a point to make more Sundays just like this one.  The day started off quiet. I woke up before everyone in the house and was able to sneak in some quality time with my book. When the house finally woke up, Cole searched for eggsContinue reading “Oh Happy Easter”

Happy Birthday to my very wonderful Aunt Amy! She is 21 all over again – funny how that happens! Sometimes people stumble into your life exactly when you need them.  I didn’t grow up knowing my aunt. Technically speaking, she is my half-aunt. She is my dad’s younger half-sister (same dad, different mama).  After theirContinue reading “Happy Birthday Auntie A”