The phrase "When life hands you lemons..." is not always easy to accomplish. When backed into a situation you cannot change it can be difficult not to try and fight back; to defend oneself and one's character. Sometimes it can backfire. Other times, it can get your point across and turn the situation around. But… Continue reading Focusing on the Good Things
Category: Life
Ariella’s First Day of Kindergarten
My baby: Day 1: I thought I had all the time in the world. I knew today was coming, everything was ready. There was no crying or fussing at the end of the driveway this morning to catch the bus, a very nice surprise. And just like that, she was gone! I am… Continue reading Ariella’s First Day of Kindergarten
Madly In Love
I have fallen madly in love - again - with my Husband. I'm not sure when it happened exactly, and I'm definitely not saying that I had fallen out of love at any point, but I think somewhere in amidst the typical day to day "stuff" you do start to take for granted what you… Continue reading Madly In Love
My 365 Project
I received a new camera for Christmas. While it is not fancy in any means like Derek's is - no lenses, built in flash, fits in the palm of your hand - it is very nice and actually takes pretty good pictures. So I wanted to challenge myself to use it, learn about it and… Continue reading My 365 Project
Saying Goodbye
2011. What a year. It gave us our beautiful daughter Cambree. But it also made us say goodbye to too many good people, many before their time. Anne Waligur My Aunt Anne had a stroke in June of 2010. After that it was up and down, a true emotional roller coaster for everyone in the… Continue reading Saying Goodbye