On the lighter side!

Senior Picture Poses for boys

I hope you are having a good week!  Even though it has been a “short” week, I am looking forward to the weekend that is just around the corner. Have I told you that Thursday might be my all time … Continue reading

The First Time

How to find the best deal at Auctions

I had a “first” a few weeks ago, when I attended Miami Universities annual auction.  We have lived here for just about 16 years, and I have never gone.  I know…..get out of here!!!!  What took me sooooo long??  I … Continue reading

Happy Mother’s Day Mom!

Happy Mother's Day

Happy Mother’s Day to you all!  Today I am giving a big shout out to my Mom, who is separated by distance but not far from my thoughts…… Mom, I am so blessed and thankful that God chose you as … Continue reading

Taking a little detour overseas {Greece}

Sightseeing in Delphi Greece

Some of you know that PT and I took a little detour a few weeks ago. We escaped the normal routine of our lives and landed in a couple of awe inspiring locations. He happened to be working. Me?  Not … Continue reading

Heaven became a little brighter

Today my Great Uncle Frank is being remembered and honored for the wonderful man that he was.  After 94 years he decided to leave our “physical” earth to scatter mischief in the bounties of Heaven.  I honestly do not know … Continue reading

Black and White {and everything in between}

Too many expectations

Learning  to go with the flow is definitely a hard one for me to grasp and keep straight in my brain! I wouldn’t say that I am a black and white kind of person……. as I truly think that there … Continue reading

Fresh Start: 2015

One word for New Year's Resolution

There is something about the New Year that brings a little excitement into my life, but if I am honest…..it also scares the dickens out of me!  Seriously, the entire year is spread out in front of us, with so … Continue reading

Top 12 Posts of 2014

Top posts of 2014

Are you ready for 2015?  Have you made lots and lots of New Year’s Resolution’s?  Should I ask if you have already broken a few of them yet? 😉 Our last week of 2014 did not go according to my … Continue reading

Happy New Year!! {2015}

Happy New Year

It is official……2014 has come to a rapid close.  Still amazed at how fast this year blew us by!  As we embark on a fresh, clean year I want to take a moment to thank all of you for being … Continue reading

Country Living Fair

Country Living Fair

I hope you all had a great weekend! I did a lot of house cleaning on Saturday …… sneaking in a little Notre Dame/Purdue football …..BOO on the outcome!….. knowing that Sunday would find me MIA! What did I do? … Continue reading

In the Moment: Things I am Loving Lately

Things I am Loving Lately

I thought it would be fun to take a look at some products and items that I cannot live without (at least for the moment)! Kind of like being in the movies’, at a party……. and taking a sneak peak … Continue reading

The One’s You Leave Behind….

Hold On, Pain Ends Quote

This is what I saw when I opened my Kindle last summer to quickly check on an email I was expecting.  You read that right, a YEAR ago! You know what I am talking about…..those brief ads that Amazon forces … Continue reading

25 Tempting Potting Benches + {Hometalk Curated Board}

DIY Potting Bench

You all know that I am knee-deep in house projects, and absolutely love the new tools that I received for my birthday! Thank you PT, B, K and Rudy…..you are awesome!! Can I also say that I am over the … Continue reading