Happy Mother’s Day to all of the Moms out there today. No sleeping in for this Momma, Nathan had choir at the 8:00 a.m. service and then we sent this kids off to Sunday school after church while we pursued some caffeinated drinks at Quik Trip. We then met my parents at their house and… >> View Post
Archives for May 2013
Ideas for Nathan’s 7th Birthday Party
Nathan’s birthday party is in… 8 days! And, he will be SEVEN years old. Which means… I am just old. Really, I am the Mom of a seven year old? Where on earth has time gone? Nathan is just thrilled to be seven… I don’t blame him, I remember being excited at his age for… >> View Post
30×30 Challenge – Week One Photos
WHEW! Well, I made it through the first 6 days of the 30×30 challenge. If you missed my first post, this is a challenge where I selected 30 items of clothing/shoes (jewelry, cami’s and scarves do not count) and I can only wear these items for 30 days. Every 6 days for the next 5… >> View Post
Tulip Trot 5k at The Missouri Botanical Gardens
Last weekend I ran the Tulip Trot 5k at the Missouri Botanical Gardens, this was the first time they let runners on the garden grounds. On our way there it was cold and rainy, so I was really starting to wonder if I was going to have to run in the rain again. Can we… >> View Post
Chicken and Dumplings – 3 Steps, 3 Ingredients
When Brian and I first started dating, one of the first things we would do on our dates is cook for each other. I asked him what his favorite meal was that his Momma used to make him and he told me chicken and dumplings. Now, I have always loved the chicken and dumplings at… >> View Post
Nathan’s Birthday Chain
Every year when Nathan’s birthday rolls around, he reminds me that it is time to make his birthday chain! We worked on his chain tonight and taped it on his closet door so he can take a link off every night before bed. I cannot believe my first baby is going to be SEVEN this… >> View Post
30X30 Challenge – May Kickoff!
I have been talking about this 30X30 challenge for quite some time now and finally May 1st has rolled around the corner! I thought about backing out at the last minute, BUT this is on my goal list this year and I really want to get better at getting better use of the clothes I… >> View Post