I really planned from the beginning to blog every few days like I did last summer about our adventures, but with so much travel in the first 8 days and then the excitement of New Orleans it ended up being too far from my mind. What have we been up to? We started our trip... Continue Reading →
Birthdays are definitely one of my favorite things. I love celebrating and have for as long as I can remember. As a child we were always able to pick whatever birthday party we wanted and invite all of our friends. My Mom was born on Christmas Day, so birthday parties didn't really happen for her,... Continue Reading →
Roughly 8 years ago, the girls badly wanted bunnies. I am pretty sure Alex sold the other 2 girls on the idea, because she wanted a bunny so much, but either way, all 3 of them wanted bunnies. I had never owned a bunny, but felt they would be a great pet after some research.... Continue Reading →
It is hard to believe that it has been 1 year since I started my first day of Trial at Automattic. I had worked as hard as I could before that day to absorb as much information as I could, but it didn't help the nervousness and stress that I felt. I wanted a position... Continue Reading →
It's hard to believe that my baby girl is turning 12, just about reaching her teenage years. It seems like yesterday we were heading to the hospital to finally meet her. I am convinced children are born with their personalities and life / upbringing helps shape them. Ella has always had a huge heart and... Continue Reading →
It is just about here! March is just about here! When I wake up tomorrow the last day of February will be here, the two Winter months will be in the past and Spring will be just about here. Each year I dread Winter. I was especially worried about this Winter, because for the first... Continue Reading →
Every weekend since we came back from our Christmas Holidays we have been on the go, often in different directions. Basketball season is in full swing for Noah, Alex works every weekend and Ella & Caile have been fundraising almost every weekend with their dance troupes. We have had lots of time together, but not... Continue Reading →
About a year ago I began reading a book called "Year of Yes" by Shonda Rhimes. Before I read this book I had been thinking a lot about my life, my focus points, family time and my employment. I was stuck in a comfort zone that I was too afraid to climb out of. I... Continue Reading →
I can’t explain what it is like to walk into a resort with roughly 560 of your fellow Automatticians. You truly have to live it to understand. It is overwhelming, exciting and chaotic all at the same time. I work with these amazing people and we converse online, but have never had the chance to... Continue Reading →
It is amazing to me each year how fast the summer goes by, but this one especially. We ended our month long trip with a night in New England and a stop at our favorite beach. Next year we decided we will stay a few nights at the end so we can have more time... Continue Reading →
I truly believe that each day we are alive changes our life somehow. Some days are big changes and other days, little changes. 14 years ago this morning our sweet Brianna Lynne was born and later that evening we said Goodbye. For me this was one of those big change days. For me that day... Continue Reading →
I have to admit that I loved Chicago before I ever step foot in this city. There is something about it, from the time I was a kid that intrigued me. I have been excited to come here for a long time. So much so, that I was almost worried that it would not live... Continue Reading →
