Oh what a day...late September back in '17...what a very special day for me.... Sorry, great song and it seemed to fit perfectly! Anyways, thank you for visiting my blog. This post is both exciting and terrifying for me. I had my first Senior Portrait session! As I am a budding photographer (mostly hobbyist), but… Continue reading First Senior Portrait Session
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If I Would Have Known…
If I could give a list to my younger self...although in all honesty I probably wouldn't have listened anyways. Don't get so busy making everyone around you happy that you forget to make yourself happy. It is not your job to fix everyone's problems It is okay to say 'No' and not over extend yourself… Continue reading If I Would Have Known…
Under the Surface
The TRIGGER. It brings buried experiences to the surface. I know it's not you. It's me. It wasn't you. It was him. It happened so long ago. My body remembers. I recognize my physical reaction is not 'normal'. I react subconsciously, less often than before. You're different. I talk myself through it. It takes a… Continue reading Under the Surface
I Date My Husband via Samsung Galaxy
Yes, it is true. Even though my husband and I are married and have been for a few years we still continue to date. We set aside one night a month to go out just the two of us , kid-free. Not only does this help us to get out of the house and take… Continue reading I Date My Husband via Samsung Galaxy
Livin’ in Color
My wonderful almost 9-year-old has A LOT of personality. She shows it through stories, art and dance. This year she has been wanting to show it through her hair. Earlier in the Spring she got one streak of a blue-ish teal and LOVED it. Pictured below. So when she asked to have rainbow hair we… Continue reading Livin’ in Color
Guilty Cafe via Samsung Galaxy
With many new restaurants I try to give them a few chances before I form an opinion about them. So when a new cafe opened in Waunakee and was on the news talking about their sweets I knew I had to make it a point to visit and check it out. After three visits here… Continue reading Guilty Cafe via Samsung Galaxy
Criminally Cute
The 8th Annual DeForest Public Safety Family Fun Night (quite a mouthful) was a fun learning experience for Taylor and a great mother-daughter night. The last few years we have missed this event due to dance and my illness. I am so glad we were able to make it this year. What a great event!… Continue reading Criminally Cute
One Bite At A Time
Recently I have been looking at and reflecting upon the changes I have made this Summer. I have taken a few steps towards being healthier. I am monitoring how much I eat when I am bored and the amount I eat of sweets specifically - for example: I now eat 4-5 Oreos instead of a… Continue reading One Bite At A Time
Shaking it Up with a ‘Sweet’ New Skill
I LOVE learning new things. The challenge excites me and the knowledge stimulates me. Over the last few weeks I have been pushing myself to make things from scratch. Last week I made salted caramel cupcakes filled with homemade caramel and topped with a salted caramel butter cream frosting. These were delicious, however next time… Continue reading Shaking it Up with a ‘Sweet’ New Skill
Number One Enemy
I am: judgmental of myself. hard on myself. critical of myself. unforgiving of myself. holding myself to unrealistic expectations. hardest on myself. my worst critic. unable to see what you see. I am my own worst enemy. via Daily Prompt: Critical
Garden Marinara via Samsung Galaxy
Our small garden this year has been producing in spurts. We will have a handful of tomatoes one week and the next - BOOM - tomato overload. With this batch I decided to try my hand at making marinara from scratch. After spending sometime trying to peel the tomatoes (with the help of my wonderful husband)… Continue reading Garden Marinara via Samsung Galaxy
Just Me & A Couple Of Balls via Samsung Galaxy
Yet, another first happened for me this week. I thought for sure I was done having these moments. I was able to go bowling!! I not only went to a bowling alley, but did this list of daunting tasks (they were seemingly impossible a year ago) without getting hurt (eg. spraining my ankle, falling down,… Continue reading Just Me & A Couple Of Balls via Samsung Galaxy
The Weekend’s A Brewin’ via Samsung Galaxy
It's Friday morning and even though it is late August it feels like Fall. Cool crisp air with a slight breeze. After a brisk walk with the dog and taking the kid to her Summer program I decided that today was a REAL coffee day - not a Keurig morning. I ground my beans into… Continue reading The Weekend’s A Brewin’ via Samsung Galaxy
Savoring Shoes via Samsung Galaxy
Tuesday night something incredible happened. Something that may not seem like much to most people. I went shopping. Shoe Shopping. Yes, I get that sounds silly, BUT 1 year and 9 months ago I was paralyzed from the waist down. I am now able to walk - albeit differently since I have limited to no feeling… Continue reading Savoring Shoes via Samsung Galaxy
Limbo
A struggle I face as a parent is a balance between time spent with my child and time spent without my child (outside of school and the workday). It is a paradox when I finally get a night off from parenting duties and all I can think about is what my daughter is doing. I… Continue reading Limbo
Me, Myself & I
Me - Myself - I My companions Always Us Even in a crowd We are one. via Daily Prompt: Solitary
Getting Lippy
So I want to start by saying I am NOT affiliated with Lipsense in any way. I actually had not heard of it until two weeks ago when my friend had an online party. In case you have not heard of Lipsense it is an extremely long lasting lipstick sold by independent consultants. After I… Continue reading Getting Lippy
The Spins
Sometimes it seems as if life moves so fast that you can't catch your breath. Everything piles up - life keeps on happening. Day after day, week after week, year after year.... It passes you by. Work, chores, eat, sleep, work, family, eat, sleep, work, eat, sleep, work, chores, eat, sleep, work, eat, sleep.... A… Continue reading The Spins
Generation Z
There are many positives to the advances in technology. However, there are some experiences that I am sad my daughter will miss out on. I am sure many parents have felt this way with their children as well with each new generation. Here is my list: Memorizing phone numbers (more than just their own) Talking… Continue reading Generation Z
Camping with Cousins via Samsung Galaxy S7
This weekend kicked off with a bang! We ditched the normal routine and headed to a family style campground. This is one of our favorite ways to get away. This time we went with my brother-in-law, sister-in-law and their spunky four-year old. The girls caused plenty of trouble, as they should, with playing hide-n-seek, barbies,… Continue reading Camping with Cousins via Samsung Galaxy S7
Savoring Life's Moments 