Complaints · Family · Parenting · Self

It’s my reproductive system

I cannot stand when people ask if my husband and I are going to have more children. A. It's rude - What if we couldn't but had not wanted anyone to know??? What if we were trying and having trouble conceiving?? B. It's none of their business - Even family seems to think questions like… Continue reading It’s my reproductive system

Memories · My Blog · Photography

Peanut Butter & Pickle Sandwiches

A hidden gem found from a game of Truth or Dare. Way back in 8th grade three of my girlfriends and I were having a sleepover. After the usual gossip, manicures and such we decided to play Truth or Dare. I always like to keep things exciting and tend to choose Dare.

Children · Learning · My Blog · Photography

Budding Photographer

Recently I have begun to dabble in people...real live people...EEK!! They are terrifying. They move. They can't see what I am thinking. They have a finite amount of patience.

My Blog · Photography · Travel

Eldorado Canyon State Park

On my first day in Colorado I started at Eldorado Canyon State Park. It took a little bit to find the parks entrance. Now when I say a little bit, I really mean it was NUTS. You are driving through this little town on a residential street. Except that this residential street is all sand and gravel. Not a big deal right? Wrong! There are holes everywhere. So many that you cannot avoid them.

My Blog · Photography · Travel · Work

Chautauqua Park

While waiting for my brother to get off work in Boulder I drove around looking for somewhere to cause trouble. I stumbled upon a sign for a City Park. Bazinga! Trouble has been found.

Children · Family · Learning · Memories · My Blog

Where were you? – Photo Memories

On the rare occasion we do look through pictures Taylor always questions "Mommy, where were you?" I always reply, "Taking the picture my dear."

Memories · My Blog · Photography · Self-Care

A Self Portrait Challenge Reflection

The reason I am posting this now, is looking back on these pictures I am able to see what a dark place I was in at the time. It is still me, but I can recognize the pain and agony I was living.

Children · My Blog

14 Girl Scouts & a Zoo

It was almost as if he was warning us to stay away; to not trust his captors and save us from danger. Or maybe he was angry for being in captivity and wanted one of the girls as a snack. I guess we will never know.

Children · Family · Learning · My Blog · Parenting

Freedom to Grow

Society is telling us to keep our children within arms length to protect them. Yet by doing this we are not allowing them to gain confidence and independence or learn how to problem solve. With the news focusing on every incident it appears that abductions are happening every time a child walks out their front door.