When I think 'Back-to-School', the first think I think of is having the house to myself once again. Then I think of shopping. Not the fun kind, the picky teenage girl kind. The "Well if you think it's cute, then why don't you try it on?" kind. The I want to ring your neck I love bonding with my girls kind. The second thing I think of is high school registration. *SIGH* This may be the singular worst thing EVER. Dragging gently nudging them out of bed, long lines at each of ... continue reading...
Spider Vein Series Part 1
Spider Veins. The Varicose Veins' little cousin. Not pretty. And when they've been forming and gathering for over a decade, well, let's just say no one should have to look at that. After five pregnancies, various retail jobs and being a waitress for three years, mine had gotten pretty bad. Dresses were no longer fun to wear. Oh, I'd have brief moments of thinking I looked good while wearing a dress or skirt, but then I'd remember those veins.... In case you're wondering what ... continue reading...
July Happenings
I know I've been MIA for the last six months, so let's just wipe the slate clean and start afresh, shall we? SO much has happened this month, and it isn't even over yet! 1. 4th of July for starters. Grilling, swimming, fireworks. Doesn't get much better than that. Of course we had rain. (really Tucson, REALLY?!?) 2. But then there was my birthday. And I got a wide angle lens for my camera (thanks honey, you're the greatest! Now to figure out how to use it) And my mom got me these ... continue reading...
Ready, Set, Declutter…
In my last post, I confessed that one of my newly made Life Resolutions was to begin the process of de-cluttering my home (and ultimately my life). Knowing that this would not be a quick or easy process, (yet at the same time not wanting it to drag out to eternity), I decided that in order to see significant progress I would need to set some goals. Not my usual high, lofty, unattainable ones, but reasonable ones that would keep me in check with the promise I had made to myself. Originally ... continue reading...
Resolution….What’s that?
Happy New Year! I had intended to post much sooner and more often. Like two weeks ago and at least twice, honestly. With five children and two grandchildren, decorating, baking, shopping, and creating, I suppose you could say I was a little busy (not to mention distracted). I have been doing some reflecting this past week. I'm sure you have, too. After all, it is what we all do immediately following the holidays, isn't it? Only this time it was a little different for me. Normally I am ... continue reading...