As if I wasn’t obsessed with paint enough, this not-as-massive-as-you-would-think undertaking completely put me over the edge! We’re going to hit our two-year anniversary in this home this week (how can it be already?!), and our exterior was way overdue for a little bit of love. We’ve worked diligently on freshening up the interior since day one, so it was… Keep Reading
Motherhood Advice That’s Helping Me Keep My Cool
A few months ago I was venting to my mom about another food struggle that I was having with Hadley. She was obsessed with bringing a dozen or more of her favorite little figurines to her table, and she was then way more interested in playing with her toys than eating whatever I had just prepared for her. She’s already… Keep Reading
Breakfast Casserole: Go-To Recipe For Hosting Brunch
This breakfast casserole recipe was a hit with our family! We hope your family enjoys it as much a we did! We had the nicest surprise this week! Over the weekend Jamie’s former college professor/running buddy/Army mentor texted him that he and his wife (also a Lt. Col.) were going to be passing through our area and wanted to meet us… Keep Reading
Slice of Life – August 24th, 2016
I cannot believe I just wrote August 24th in the title. How in the world is it already nearly September?! I swear this summer was the fastest of my life. Anyway! 🙂 I hope you’re having a nice week so far. The last week and a half has been slammed with daily activities (good activities!), but I’d be lying if I… Keep Reading
9 Tips for Readjusting as a Family After a Deployment
When I married Jamie in January 2011, I knew that a deployment to Afghanistan was looming. I knew that the first year of our marriage would be untraditional and that there would be hard times, but I had no idea what our lives in the military would hold once he returned in 2012. In hindsight I don’t believe there would have been… Keep Reading
Communication Skills & Addressing Others by Name
Last week we were watching one of the “feel good” backstories behind one of the Olympic teams, and the coach made a comment that stopped Jamie in his tracks. He mentioned that the leadership skill he works the hardest on is always making a conscious effort to address his players and coaches by name. Jamie is about to take command… Keep Reading
The Lowdown on My Instagram Closet Sale
I have no idea what possessed me to do this, but last weekend I successfully hosted my first (and last!) Instagram closet clean-out sale. I woke up Friday with zero intentions of cleaning out my closet, but by noon on Saturday I was blowing up Instagram by listing over 40 of my best gently-used garments for sale. It. Was. Wild…. Keep Reading
Two of My Favorite Parenting Organizations: Parents as Teachers & MOPS
I always perk up when someone shares with me a new resource that Hadley and/or I will enjoy or learn from, so I’m always happy to blab about two of my favorite outings/resources for moms that are available to me in our town and may be available to you in yours as well! Parents As Teachers We are so thankful… Keep Reading