Last Monday I turned 36. My plan was to wake up super early on my birthday so that I could spend some time writing my thoughts out while the house was still resting in quietness, with hopes the morning’s newness would grant me some clarity and profoundness. I wanted to write something deep, pure, …something…
On another year…
Have a prayerful week…
I know my Monday posts are usually entitled “Have a lovely week” but the word lovely just seemed too… light. Though I do wish you the loveliest of weeks I can’t shake the heaviness of this past weekend. Two horrific mass shootings in less than 24 hours. Brian chatted me a link about the El…
All your dreams in vending machines
This is a late post but better late than never (that’s what I hear anyway). I’ll be to the point. If you are looking for an extremely pretty color to paint your nails, I’ve found it for you, ‘All your dreams in vending machines‘ from OPI’s spring Tokyo collection. It’s not your typical pink polish….
On “mom jeans” giving me a hot mom summer
About a month ago, I was preparing for my family reunion in Selma, AL. I hardly ever go to the mall to shop shop anymore, but because I was doing some serious last-minute shopping (too last minute to even think about getting anything shipped), I packed up the stroller, and Ash and I headed to Briarwood mall here in…
It’s our anniversary…
Today is our 14th wedding anniversary…Our love has been everything…young, sweet, naive, beautiful, fun.Our love has been good.Our love has been determined, stood the rainy days to see the sun. Our love has had very late nights and super early mornings.Our love has been patient, kind.Our love has been forgiving.Our love has been sexy. Our love has…
Remembering Ethan… (And happy 71st birthday mommy)
I’m struggling somewhat with my words today… and my feelings. I don’t know what I want to say or how I want to feel. Back in January I put in a request at work for an extended weekend off during this time. I had no particular thing planned, just acknowledgement of sacred memories. When I…








