My husband makes me laugh as much as the kids do. Here are just a couple of things that cracked me up: One day Jason walked in from work to find me happily cooking supper and said, “What stinks in here?” Well dear, now that would be your supper–yum, yum! No, I didn’t say anything. … [continue reading]
Why God Made Mamas
Tuesday Jason, Jr. woke me up at six a.m. He had thrown up in his bed. I cleaned him up and sat him on the kitchen floor while I found something to eat for breakfast. He seemed to be content there, and I figured that if he threw up again at least it would be… [continue reading]
Too Many M&Ms
Something else happened on this night that I find blog worthy. While Jason and I were talking to the new-to-us associate pastor, our little cherubs were making numerous trips to the M&M bowl, which I wouldn’t have allowed had I been paying attention and not dying of mortification. Jason and I were ready to go… [continue reading]
Shopping With Husband and Children–My Bright Idea
“Let’s go to Costco!” I said to Jason on Saturday. I looked at myself. I was dressed in something other than my house work uniform, my hair was brushed, and I was actually wearing makeup. It was definitely a day to go out on the town. I said, “We can go look around, get samples,… [continue reading]
Self Portraits Take Talent
Sometimes I see the pictures that I have posted of myself and feel kind of guilty. They are pictures taken on days that I have actually brushed my hair and uh well, not really an accurate portrayal of what I really look like. I’m really just a jeans, t-shirt, tennis shoes and pony tail gal… [continue reading]
Marriage and Music
My husband and I couldn’t be more different in our taste in music and how we like to enjoy it. He likes loud screaming music among other rocky styles. I can’t even understand the words, and with a house full of noise, it’s just more noise. When he blares his music, I try to stand… [continue reading]
How Do I Love Thee? Let Me Count the Ways.
In honor of Valentine’s day I’d like to share a few things that I appreciate about my husband. This list is not exhaustive or in any particular order. 1. When I crawl into bed after he’s already asleep, he says, “You awesome woman,” or some such variation -almost every time! 2. He likes to take… [continue reading]
Our Honeymoon: The Disney Parks, A Day of Rest and A Must Have Coke
The beginning is located here! Our Honeymoon Part 3: Day two in Orlando was exactly like day one only at a different park. Up before dawn, stuff down the free breakfast, arrive at the gates when the park opened, grab map, and take off running! I did wear my better shoes this time, but the… [continue reading]
Our Honeymoon: The Poconos and the First Fight
Start at the Beginning: How I Met My Man Our Honeymoon Part 1 My dad always said, “Love is blind and marriage is the eye opener.” I always liked that saying–until I got married! We went on my dream honeymoon. We spent five nights at an all inclusive honeymoon resort in the Pocono Mountains. The… [continue reading]
The Night We Got Engaged Part 2
Follow this link to start at the beginning of the story: Part 1 He then took me to Billy’s. It was an elegant restaurant in a beautifully restored 1887 house. I had heard that it was a nice place and I wasn’t disappointed. We ordered brie for an appetizer, and it was the first time… [continue reading]