I adore my grandparents.  They are my dad's parents and have always, from day one, been involved in my life.  They retired ...

"Stay close to anything  that makes you glad to be alive." -Hafiz

My sweet sister celebrated her birthday back in March and I can't tell you how grateful I am that she was born.  She's...

Our family is off to eastern Washington where Josh accepted a 4th grade teaching position.  We are thrilled to be in Washington state, wi...

{Car shopping with little sister} When Josh was home for a visit after Carly was born, we went car shopping. Specifically, we went van ...

Earlier in the spring, when I had just been released to walk and get a bit of exercise post c-section, I enjoyed taking afte...

My sweet little cousin Alix (soon to be Mrs. Cortez) is all grown up (which somehow seems impossible!) and is now engaged (even more imposs...

{First photo of me with all FOUR of my children. Craziness!} Our first picture as a family of six.   When I look at these pictur...

I will be honest, my motivation for working out the last few weeks has been Josh's final homecoming next weekend.  I just keep imaginin...