The Best Gift Ever

This year for Christmas, Ryan gave me a gym membership . Some of you may think that this is weird or insulting. It is in fact, quite the opposite! I am/was so excited. I would just like to point out that a few of my other most favorite gifts in the past six years include a new vacuumContinue reading “The Best Gift Ever”

Diaper Dreams

The Reality Abram has a terrible diaper rash because he has had “The D” and it wont allow his bum to air out and heal. A friend of mine told me to let him run around without a diaper for a little while the next day. I have been having very vivid dreams lately (no, I’mContinue reading “Diaper Dreams”

18 Months and All Boy!

My Baby boy is now officially a year and a half.  What a snuggler!!! Great sleeper. Lots of energy. Strong willed. I love him. Abram is pretty challenging because he is into everything… and I am not used to that. He is adventurous, daring and fearless. He is quick (super quick) and smart. How doesContinue reading “18 Months and All Boy!”

My Big Little 4 Year Old

“Her smile beams like sunshine, which fills our hearts with love.” – Unknown   Future memoir of a 4-year-old, as told by Lucy…  What is your Favorite color? “All of the colors” What is your favorite food? “Spaghetti” What food do you not like? “Purple Lettuce” What is your favorite movie? “Herkaleez (Hercules)” Who isContinue reading “My Big Little 4 Year Old”

Jehovah Jireh

Remember when I mentioned that one of the things I would like to “focus” on this year is contentment? Well, thankfulness and gratefulness come hand in hand with contentment. If I am being discontent, I am also being ungrateful and not thankful for what I have. It is a very sobering thought to label myself asContinue reading “Jehovah Jireh”

One Word (or two) 2014

New Years Resolution? Nah. No thanks. But, what about a New Year focus? I came across something quite interesting recently that has given me a different perspective. I subscribe to a blog called Praise and Coffee, I received an email yesterday entitled “One Word- 2014” (click here to read the whole article). Basically you chooseContinue reading “One Word (or two) 2014”

Mint Chocolate Chip Cake

Ryan loves mint chocolate chip ice cream. So, when I saw a picture of this cake on Pinterest, I knew I had to make it for him. Of course, when his Birthday came around I couldn’t find this cake on Pinterest anymore so I just googled “Mint Chocolate Chip Cake” and sorted through a few recipes untilContinue reading “Mint Chocolate Chip Cake”