Currently my heart and mind are focused on the journey of life. As I reflect on the past, ponder the present, and look ahead to the future, my desire is to live adventurously, be bold and brave, have courage, dare to take leaps, and embrace a deeper trust in God for whatever life throws my way. I want to live… Read More
Happy 4th of July!
Today we celebrate our freedom and pay special tribute to the service men and women who have sacrificed it all for our country! I am so thankful to live in this blessed nation and intend to live this day up to the fullest with dear family and friends at our lakeside retreat. I hope you, too, enjoy a fabulous holiday… Read More
Let Summer Begin
Happy Friday, friends! It’s official: summer is HERE! WooHoo! Anyone else in need of and ready for this summer season? I think so! I absolutely ADORE summer. In my life, summer means… · **Weekend trips up north · **Grilling on the deck and eating outside in the fresh air where everything tastes 100x better · **Fabulous sunrises and sunsets over… Read More
Happy Father’s Day!
Taking a moment to wish my dad, two grandpas, step-dad, brother, and all the other wonderful dads and dads-to-be I’ve been blessed to know a most happy Father’s Day! I am ever so grateful to have been born into a family complete with the very best of men – men who are genuine, loving, supportive, as well as great… Read More
Staying Grounded
Ever had one of those weeks where it feels like everything is just building up and out of whack? That was my week. I know sometimes we have to have the bad to appreciate the good, but it’s not easy when we’re smack dab in the middle of a mess, and our emotions sneak past our controlled manners revealing… Read More
Happy Mother’s Day!
I have been incredibly fortunate in my life to know and have close relationships with my mother, both grandmothers, one great-grandmother, and now also my mother-in-law and step-mother. And while these wonderful ladies have literally been mothers to me in every sense of the word, there have also been others in my life who are “like mothers,” including aunts, older… Read More
Half-Marathon Sunday
The tragic events at the Boston Marathon earlier this week shook me to the core. While other tragedies have certainly impacted me, this one hit home. This happened on territory very familiar to me – the open road, at the finish line of a remarkable accomplishment – packed full of runners and spectators. I knew of names, recognized some of… Read More
My Favorite Things / Thirty-One Party
I love waking up with a feeling of satisfaction. That’s how my day has started today. After a wonderful Saturday spent in a full house of family and friends, I feel incredible thankful and blessed for all the amazing people whom God has put into our lives, and to have… Read More
Welcome, Spring!
Today marks one of my all-time FAVORITE days of the year: the first day of spring! Yay! As I had mentioned in my post to kick off this month, I absolutely ADORE this season and am so incredibly thrilled to soon bust out my warm weather clothes and accessories, and start… Read More
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Happy St. Patrick’s Day, everyone! ‘Tis the day of shamrocks, leprechauns, green beer, and various other St. Paddy’s Day shenanigans! May the luck of the Irish be with you all! I was originally going to run a 5K to celebrate the holiday, as I’ve done in the past, but with temps back… Read More
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