This month has been a total whirlwind. (Is it just me, or does it seem like I start a lot of my monthly updates that way? I’ll let you know when I come up with a better intro!) Our days have been filled with lots of fun activities, on top of the usual daily things… Continue Reading
At the end of last month I was feeling emotionally battered and bruised—not because of any difficult life circumstances (outwardly, things were great) but simply due to some mental health issues that were determined to make me miserable. I knew I couldn’t keep going on that way, so I did everything I could to prompt… Continue Reading
I won’t try to sugarcoat it: February has never been my favorite month. Something about Christmas being a distant memory, and spring still feeling far away, tends to bring out my very worst self. The last two years were an exception; in February of 2015 we were still basking in the glory that is the… Continue Reading
I think I begin nearly every one of these updates by talking about how quickly the month has flown, and how I can’t believe another four weeks have slipped by without my noticing. This January was the opposite: it felt like it stretched on forever! We packed so much into a single month that it… Continue Reading
Isn’t September wonderful? It offers the same fresh start as the New Year, but without January’s dreary weather or post-Christmas blues. September = Summer Weather AND new beginnings, plus all things pumpkin, with a healthy dose of autumn decor added in; what’s not to love?! This month has definitely felt like a new chapter for… Continue Reading
I’m back from vacation, and what better way to return from a break than with a monthly recap?! August has been good to our little family. The month was filled with laughter, adventure, family time, and memories that I will treasure forever. Our busyness levels exceeded my usual threshold, but I wouldn’t change a thing.… Continue Reading
This month has been pretty low-key around here, and after the jam-packed month we had in June, it’s been a welcome change of pace. These long, hot days have been filled with the usual errands and household chores, as well as plenty of playtime both indoors and out. Here’s a look at what summer has… Continue Reading
We’re certainly catapulting through this year; I can’t believe that summer is almost here! After several busy months, May has felt refreshingly slow-paced. We’ve fully settled into our new normal, and while I don’t know if I’ll ever stop referring to California as home, I’m adjusting well to life in Texas. Here’s a look at… Continue Reading
Last Friday, I gave a big-picture view of what our family has been up to over the past couple of months. Now it’s time for a fun look at some of what I’ve been reading, watching, eating, and simply enjoying lately! Reading Lately . . . With much of my life and world being reconfigured… Continue Reading
It’s only been five weeks since my last “lately” post, but with all the activities that have taken place in the past month, it feels like ages since I’ve updated you all on what I’ve been into and up to lately. During those five weeks, our little family celebrated a wonderful Christmas, survived an onslaught… Continue Reading