Recently someone asked me what I wanted for Christmas, if I had a wish list. What more could I possibly wish for, want, or need? I have been blessed with two of the most wonderful children in the world! Emily is so kind-hearted and artistic and smart! She has such a positive attitude! Logan is … Continue reading Life’s Gifts
Author: Andrea
Incidents of Coincidence
Coincidences happen all the time. Sometimes, they happen so subtly that we barely give them any thought. We may pause for a second, trying to grasp at the connection, but by then the moment is gone. Other times, the coincidence is so startling or obvious that we are stunned with clarity, and at the same … Continue reading Incidents of Coincidence
Photography Challenge
I love taking photos and I like to write, so what a perfect way to accomplish my version of the black and white photography challenge that's been going around. Please have a look! Thanks!
Half Marathon, Full Heart
I did my first half marathon this past Sunday. Another thing to check off my bucket list! In a nutshell, the early morning was cold, my legs began to ache at around mile 9, and I finished just slightly better than I had hoped, although still pretty slow. There were a few great signs along … Continue reading Half Marathon, Full Heart
Making a Wish
Both my son and daughter celebrated their birthdays recently and as is customary, they were told to "make a wish" when they blew out their birthday candles. It got me thinking about this tradition and inspired this post. There seems to be so many different occasions to make a wish! There's making a wish when … Continue reading Making a Wish
12 Mile Musings
In case you missed the post from a few months back, I signed up to do my first half marathon coming up in November. I've been training for it little by little, and what an amazing feeling it was to break my personal best of eight miles around a month ago! Since then, I've added … Continue reading 12 Mile Musings
Still a New Mom
My daughter will be six years old next month and my son will be two years old in a couple of weeks, and yet oftentimes I still feel like a new mom. Even if your child is now an adult, you're sometimes still a new parent, too. With each new experience you have with your … Continue reading Still a New Mom
Back to School Shopping
It's that time again! It's time to go shopping for back to school! Woo! Call me a nerd, but I've always loved back to school shopping. As a teacher for the past twelve years, it's been great to be able to buy school supplies for my classroom. So many folders, index cards, markers, planners, high … Continue reading Back to School Shopping
Summer Traveling
Summer break is winding down. In a couple of weeks, my husband and I will be back to teaching, my daughter will be back to school (Kindergarten, here she comes!), and my son will be back with his babysitter/nanny. I try to make our summers spent together as fun as I can. This summer, we … Continue reading Summer Traveling
Nothing to Write
Being an introspective person, my mind and my heart are constantly going. Being a mom, so is my life. However, sometimes I just feel like I have nothing to write. I'm on summer break right now, one of the perks of being a teacher. My summer days are usually spent working on home improvement or … Continue reading Nothing to Write
Moxie and Mishaps 