1. Me! I swapped this photo out a few times, but I kept coming back to this one of me with LA at about five weeks old. Becoming a grandmother shifted my identity in the sweetest way this year and now I answer to LyLy. 🙂 2. I Love You My fam was together for my 50th birthday. 3. Still Laughing… End of summer LA learned to stick her tongue out and it was the cutest thing. 4. Winter Wonderland From our few days of snow in January Week 3-4 5. Birthday The best day this last year was February…
Back again for last year’s Travel Summary, rounding up all of our travels in one spot with links to the posts that share the stories and pictures.
Here we are for our 4th annual niece and nephew outing! I can’t believe we’ve been doing this that long. This year we ended up having to do it before Christmas, so instead of them each opening a gift with puzzle pieces or clues, when they piled in the car we played a guessing game until they figured it out. They had never heard of the place we were going, but after enough clues the older 2 were able to google it and figure it out. We took them to Hollywood Connection in Columbus, GA which is a full‑scale family…
Christmas was especially special this year! LA’s very first one, and she’s at that perfect age where everything is new, funny, and full of wonder. Family and tradition are what its all about! Kissy face and Growly face Not sure I ever told you this, but one of the first times I had her at our house on my own, I suddenly realized… “I have no toys.” Her mom and dad usually send a little bag, but since I’d picked her up from school that day, we didn’t have anything with us. So I went downstairs to the playroom, which…
A quick roundup of what I’ve been watching lately, mainly TV shows that have filled the past couple months with everything from comfort viewing to highly anticipated seasons.
LIFE Happenings Here’s my weekly posts to catch you up. Week 49 & 50 Week 51 & 52 Loving All the time with LA girl while her parents got some time away. Happy For time off form work Excited I found this activity cube at Goodwill. I was so excited because it was only $15, which I knew had to be a great deal. When I googled it, I found that it retails for $100+! Reminiscing With LA’s first Christmas, it was only natural to think back to the boys’ first Christmas. 1998 / 2025 / 2004 Fun to see…
December moved at its own pace. Some days full, some quiet, all blended with the familiar mix of people, routines, and surprises that shape the season. My template: – Thankful for: – Sum up today in 1 sentence/Or one memorable thing from today: Number of Steps: Monday/12.1.2025 – 6 out of 7 emails I sent to students about interviews for spring job responded! – Lunch with Rob to discuss Christmas, etc. Home after work for nap and started decorating for Christmas. 7,634 Tuesday/12.2.2025 – Simple joys – Always enjoy lunch with Drew. Also enjoyed a date night out with Rob,…
The last 2 weeks of December shifted quickly, bringing family plans, last‑minute changes, and a stretch of days that asked for flexibility, steadiness, and a sense of humor as we moved through it all.
Here we are for week’s 49 and 50! Even with the pace picking up, these days hold so many bright spots, and I’m grateful for every one of them. Check out what we’ve been up to.
Here we are for my November Sentence a Day! November moved quickly, full of everyday routines, family moments, and a few things that asked for extra attention. Just the kind of month that reminds you how much can fit into ordinary days. My template: -Thankful for: -Sum up today in 1 sentence/Or one memorable thing from today: Number of Steps: Saturday/11.1.2025 -Time with my LA girl…do I say that a lot? -It was a day of raking and resting due to a non-starting lawnmower. Everything was right in the world when LA got to the house (which was after Rob…
This month carried a mix of everyday routines and a few bright spots worth remembering. Nothing dramatic, just the kind of steady life updates that make these posts fun to look back on.
These weeks in November carried both joy and challenge, with family moments and travel woven through days that reminded me how even hard times can bring people closer together.
Thanksgiving was a pretty chill day until later. It was just Rob and me at home doing stuff around the house, watching the parade and the dog show. I even got a nap in before my in-laws showed up around 2 or 3pm. I threw together a very quick charcuterie board.
From November 3–16, the days were filled with projects, gatherings, and small but meaningful moments. Here’s a quick glimpse as I continue to play catch up.
Life has been moving fast lately, and blogging honestly slipped my mind. Still, I don’t want to fall too far behind on sharing updates. My last biweekly post covered Weeks 39–40, and I’m skipping Weeks 41 & 42 since those were spent on our cruise. So today, I’m picking back up with Weeks 43 & 44, spanning October 20 through November 2.
The past few weeks have been packed with travels, celebrations, and a few big life shifts. It’s been a lot, in the best way, and I’m finally sitting down to catch my breath and share a bit of it. LIFE Happenings 19 day vacation… Halloween party Run down of late September, early October: Week 39 & 40 Loving the memories from our vacation, which was so good!! Happy to have been able to mark such a huge thing off my Bucket List – transiting the Panama Canal. Excited to share about our trip. I have 1,000s of photos to go…
Time for another Sentence of the Day post, already!! October opened with a swirl of planning and a few emotional curve balls. From birthday gifts and travel prep to spontaneous moments with loved ones, each day carried was different…sometimes chaotic, often grounding, always full of life.
Some traditions just get better with time. Last weekend marked the 3rd annual Halloween party at Drew and Caitlyn’s, and it was every bit as festive, cozy, and joyfully chaotic as we’ve come to expect. Between the costumesand cornhole, the evening stitched together laughter, friendly competition, and a few new rituals that promise to carry forward.
Lately, I’ve been drawn to stories that explore connection, resilience, and the quiet power of transformation. Each show or series I’ve watched lately has offered something different: a moment of reflection, a spark of outrage, or a comforting escape. Here’s a glimpse into what’s been on my screen and on my mind.
Late September unfolded with a rhythm of renewal, connection, and unexpected turns. From home projects to miraculous moments, each day carried its own weight…some light and celebratory, others sobering and full of grace.