I know Frank Sinatra sang "Come Fly With Me", but I'm neither a bird nor a plane. I'm just a girl who loves to shop. So I invite you to come shop with me. At one of my new favorite shopping places...Betsy Boo's Boutique. You all. This place. It's amazing. Let me tell ya a little bit about ...
Fun Friday Favorites: A Daisy update and a few great books for summer reading
We have been doing the happy dance over here for about 48 hours now because SCHOOL IS OUT! Can I get a hallelujah?! They are growing up so fast! While the boys had a great school year and we were blessed with amazing teachers (thank you dear teachers for all you do!), we are ready for ...
Well, HELLO Mr. Sun
I'm fully aware that summer is creeping upon us. It's May 31st and school is almost out and then, SUMMER BREAK!!!! We are MORE than ready for summer to begin around here. Not only is the calendar making me aware of summer approaching, but the heat has been ramping up and according to my frizzy hair, the ...
Puppy love. We’re getting a dog!
I can't believe it. You all. We are getting a puppy and I've fallen head over heals with this little canine. AND I haven't even met her yet. For the longest time, Nate and Maxim have begged and begged and begged for Daddy and me to get them a dog. "No, they are too much work." "We don't ...
Fun Friday Favorites: A GREAT book, some candles, and the perfect outfit for spring
You all. It is coming so quickly that I can't even. The last day of school!? After today, the boys will have 11 1/2 school days left and then, sweet hallelujah...summer. Bring it. We are ready. I need a little less running and a little more staying at home. When you feel like a gourmet cook ...
A letter to Maxim – Happy 7th Birthday!
Dear Maxim, I can't believe a week ago, you turned 7! Where in the world is time going? In the usual manner of celebrating like we do, we celebrated your birthday all week AND all weekend long. We know a good thing when we see something and you, my love, are a good thing. :) Celebrating ...
Fun Friday Favorites: Birthday Week, lemon cake, and my book update
If this hasn't been a super busy week, then I don't know what to say. You all. This springtime busyness has me going nonstop. Bob Seger was right...we were running' against the wind. All. Week. Long. Running against the wind. It might be a busy week, but there's always time for some Fun Friday Favorites! Women's Brunch ...
Fun Friday Favorites: My book, a lot of prayers, and of course…some fashion
You guys. I cannot wait. Tomorrow at this time, I'll be speaking at the Women's Brunch at Stonebridge Church in Cedar Rapids and I'm OUT OF MY MIND EXCITED! God has laid some wonderful things on my heart and I can't wait to share them with you. You are coming, right? Good. I'll see you ...
Fun Friday Favorites: Speaking engagements, books, and other great things!
Hello dear friends! It's been a CrAzY week with us running every which way but loose. Or maybe that was just a movie back in the late '70s. Whatever. That is how I felt. Running here and there and everywhere. I don't foresee it getting better until the end of April. Somebody hold me. I'll jump ...
Fun Friday Favorites: Spring cleaning products and a few other good finds at Target
Gosh, I can't believe it is Friday!!! I feel like it's been the busiest week ever. I've been gone every single night and today, I am ready for it to be the weekend. #slowdownspring It's been so long since I've done a Fun Friday Favorites post & I've missed it. How about you?! Today is a random ...