As summer break winds down to a close, I am reminded that a new school year is on the horizon. Summer always seems to go by so fast. Every summer, I put together a “special projects” list. Some summers are more…
Continue readingYa’ll know I like to be transparent and honest. So here I go… I have not been very grateful these past few weeks. Yep! I said it. I have let ungratefulness, discontentment, frustration and worry cloud my heart and mind….
Continue readingIt’s hard to believe that Henry and I will be celebrating 10 years of marriage this year! It seems like just yesterday we were planning the wedding, my big move from Oklahoma to Maryland and life together as a couple….
Continue readingNot too long ago I posted a picture on Facebook of the “Grateful Box” that Henry got for me on our 5th wedding anniversary. I didn’t realize it would generate so much interest but I’m so glad it did! Some…
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Hey Everyone! I know that I have been a little MIA lately… I’ve had so much going on… to the point that I was literally trying to keep my head above water. Thankfully things have calmed down considerably for me…
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I have many roles in life: a woman, wife, mom, professional, etc. My most “favoritest” role is being a mom. Yes, it is EXHAUSTING and can be very overwhelming at times, but despite all of that, there are many simple…
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As a new year has begun, I’ve been thinking a lot about all the lessons that 2018 taught me. I have also been thinking about all that 2019 has in store for me and and my family. I’m excited because…
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Happy New Year Everyone!! I cannot tell you how thrilled I am that the new year is here! 2018 was quite a year! I’ll admit it was challenging and it felt like there were more downs than ups this year….
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As I celebrate my birthday today, I find myself reflecting on my younger years. Yes, I know that I’m not OLD, but I definitely start feeling old when people that I used to babysit are now married and have kids…
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With the 18-19 school year underway, I have so many different thoughts and emotions going through my mind. Why you might ask? Wellll…. Arissa has started “school” this year and I’m still trying to figure out how I feel about…
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“That’s it mommy, that’s it!!” my princess says as she wriggles out of the hug I’m trying to give her. “Why don’t you want my hugs anymore Rissy?” I ask her. “Because I’m a BIG GIRL!!” she replies as she…
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Becoming a mom is one of the BEST things that has happened to me! I truly enjoy this life role. I am sooo grateful for the experience and do not take it lightly. We had been trying to get pregnant…
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I can’t believe that my little Rissy is going to be three years old in May! Where did the time go?? I still can’t believe we’ve been doing this parenting thing for almost three years now. While I might not…
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