7 days until our daughter, Kendall, turns 14. I am not quite sure how this happened in the blink of an eye and time has passed so quickly, but I cherish every moment I get to spend with her (even those moments of 14-year-old hormonal craziness). Her spunkiness, giving heart, passion for helping others and […]
It’s just your average Wednesday morning… √ An ass-kickin’ 5:30 am workout with one of the best trainers and some of my favorite fit chicks √ Showered and ready for work √ Load of laundry in √ Kids off to school √Husband off to work √ And it’s only 7:10 am…can you picture it?? 30 minutes left […]
This year, I am all about #NORESOLUTIONS!! After all, each year millions of people worldwide, declare New Year’s Resolutions, only to stick with them for 2 weeks max and then feel disappointed in themselves for not following through. And the #1 resolution EVERY year for as long as I can remember, the generalized weight loss/eat […]
As I woke this morning – thankful for an amazing God, a date night with my hubby, my healthy children, a good night of sleep and opportunity in the day ahead – I went for a walk before heading out the door to work. The air was crisp this morning. A welcome change from the […]
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, AMERICA! I hope you all have a chance to celebrate today with family and friends; share in red, white & blue fun and food and be proud of this extraordinary country that we live in. Thank you to ALL military who serve and have served to allow us the daily freedoms that […]
I sat in church yesterday morning with my family an listened to a sermon on “living your best life.” Headed into the new year, I was excited to attend church yesterday and needed it – as I am sure most of us do who are passionate about improving our lives this year. Really, who would want […]
Do you have a friend with whom you really look forward to talking with? As we grow and mature, our circles shrink. Our time becomes more precious. We come to know who we truly are, what we are about and what imprint we want to make in this lifetime. We find ourselves with fewer people […]
There has been a shift in my life this summer. Something that originally seemed like another thing on my “to-do” list has now become part of my “done” list; everyday. It is part of my daily routine that has offered the sense of calm and peace that was needed. If you do not know me, […]
Our last 10 days were spent on a whirlwind, yet relaxing and peaceful vacation: driving to Pennsylvania and Virginia; visiting family we hadn’t seen in years; showing the kids the town where their dad is from; shopping; lunch and dinners with mom & dad; catching up with lifelong friends; cooking delicious food and enjoying fabulous […]