The moment has arrived. I’ve dreamed about this for literally years and now I’m a bag of nerves. A few minutes ago, the UPS deliveryman in his lovely brown shorts ambled down the driveway, and I met him like an eager puppy. Actually WITH an eager puppy, as Lily has to...

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Easter- such a precious time of year in the Christian calendar! It’s an occasion for us to specifically remember the Lord Jesus’ death and rejoice in His resurrection. It’s bittersweet; to fully embrace the rejoicing, you really need to walk down the remembering path,...

My husband loves to sail. I love my husband. Therefore, even though it freaks me out and sends me way out of my comfort zone, I sail on his catamaran with him. Good wifey, hey? I admit to being a fair-weather sailor, but that’s only because we’ve had a few hairy...

For me, one of the sweetest things to do on vacation is to devour a good book (or several!) I like to immerse myself in a story any old time, don’t get me wrong, but on vacation there are no distractions, and no guilt trips. Bliss! Last week, I decided to travel back...

Here I sit, tanned and rejuvenated, ready to tackle the world after an amazing, relaxing vacation! The surreal experience of being completely carefree and pampered in the Caribbean is a fond memory, and now it’s back to reality for me. I have so many things I want to...

We fly off to Jamaica this evening, and I’m in that crazed frenzy every mother can identify with, so I’m taking five for a breather (while my nail polish dries!) It’s an awesome color "purple with a purpose", but one word of advice- after enjoying a pedi at the spa...

I just had to share these pics. Our English Bulldog Lily is definitely sensing something is going on...

This morning, on the very first day of Spring Break, I peered through my kitchen window in search of sunshine, only to find delicate frosty little flurries pirouetting from above… Yes, I said FLURRIES, and yes, I said SPRING BREAK! Oh well, when life gives you lemons…...

The outstanding highlight of my week was… (drum roll)… getting a new dishwasher! One that works! It actually cleans dishes and everything. I can’t begin to tell you how excited I was to see the results after the first wash. I realize how sad this is sounding, but I’ll...