Thanksgiving/Christmas Vacation Whirlwind

Sadly, it’s been way too long since I’ve posted. But, life here has been slightly crazy–in a good way. Last week, we headed down to Bluffton, IN for Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations from Saturday evening (17th) to Tuesday evening (20th). That Tuesday night we drove through the night to get to PA for the other [...]



How can one complain about life when…

you have this adorable little girl as your daughter???? It is a very rare time that I actually like me in a picture, but this one was too neat not to post. What a fun day had by all. I have an incredible husband and toddler. I have to remember this day when everyday things [...]



Long awaited pictures

Ella had lots of fun with my mom as I posted earlier. Here are the pictures that seemed to have forgotten to be downloaded. I love the face expressions of both in this shot! More photos of Ella and Grandma Garrett here!



I am thankful for my…

dishwasher! I HATE doing dishes and cleaning up the kitchen after making a meal. There’s just something about not wanting to clean up your own mess after you’ve sat down to eat the product of all that work. If I get most of it done as I go, it is a lot easier. Sometimes circumstances [...]



Catching up…

Do you ever feel like you’re always trying to catch up? Usually I feel like I am always trying to catch up on housework or something like that. Even when I have the laundry under control and dinner planned there still always seems to be something waiting on me that I haven’t gotten to. It’s [...]