Every woman needs to watch this and share this with all the women in their lives. We need to stop being so critical of ourselves and see the beauty that others see in us. From Dove [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Il0nz0LHbcM] Continue reading You Are More Beautiful Than You Think
Over the weekend, I spent a wonderful day with my oldest niece, Riley. She is one of the brightest stars in my night sky. There is nothing I would not do for her or my youngest niece, Taylor (another bright star in my sky). Riley is 13 going on mature levels that most adults I know never reach. She is smart, funny, and stunning. I … Continue reading The Reasons We Are Blessed
I’ve had a crooked smile all my life. I use to be embarrassed by it when I was little. Now, I no longer care. Until today. Today, I wear it with pride and with love. My sister snapped a picture of my youngest niece at Carowinds for the first time and tagged the photo with: Taylor’s first time at Carowinds. She smiles just like my … Continue reading Crooked Smiles
This little gem is my niece, Taylor, using her crayons as a microphone to sing along to Eric Church. We listened to the song over 20 times today. [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZPUyVEoDB8] Continue reading Sunday Sing-A-Long
Some people have these dreams to be superstars and world famous for something. I wasn’t put on this earth to become the next sensation. I knew I was put on this earth to make a difference in at least one persons life. I didn’t have to be aware of it, but I knew I would make a difference in one persons life. It didn’t have … Continue reading Making a Difference
No song of the day. I’m under the weather. I’m tired and I don’t feel good. So today, I give you my youngest niece. She was schedule to have eye surgery on Wednesday but it now has been rescheduled. Despite the obstacles life has thrown at her, she is always smiling and always has the best outlook. This picture reminds me to always smile and … Continue reading Nothing New
I spent a few hours with my funny 2 year old niece. She always makes me laugh. She says exactly what’s on her mind without thought and I love it. I hope she keeps her quick wit and sharp tongue as she grows. It is part of what makes her amazing. She’s getting over a stomach virus. She reeks of vomit and it’s encrusted in … Continue reading Simple Things
Taylor | 10.02.11 That picture above is what Sundays or family is about…family smiles and love. I spent Sunday afternoon sitting on a couch listening to Taylor talk to me in 2 year old speak. Most of which I understood and some of which I didn’t. We laughed. We named colors. I learned she likes to get $1 bills out of her dad’s wallet and … Continue reading Live Laugh Love
A song to get you through the day…the moment…the now… [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z90kTlKQNwg?rel=0] “Chuggin’ Along” by Luke Bryan Some days you got it all together You swear you have it figured out Other days you’re stumbling and a wondering What the hell it’s all about Life’s kind of funny like that Sometimes you’re the dog sometimes you’re the cat All you can do is just keep … Continue reading Chuggin’ Along
“…You can’t see what’s round the bend. Sometimes the road leads through dark places. Sometimes the darkness is your friend.”[vimeo http://www.vimeo.com/1909706 w=400&h=300] Continue reading Sometimes the Best Map Will Not Guide You…