Braylen Kate,Life is busy and I'm a little late getting your 19 month post up. It's been a busy, busy month for us and you've done so much fun stuff. In fact, last Sunday you were the flower girl in your "Aunt" Susannah's wedding. You did such a good job and we were so proud of you.You are growing like crazy and getting taller by the day. Your hair is so curly and its getting thicker and longer. Our days are full of laughter as you run from room to room hiding from us and playing with your toys. Your personality shines and people are continually commenting on "what a personality you have." You talk to everyone you meet.You have the brightest smile and the most infectious laugh. You adore … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2011
Christmas Ornament Wreath
I am determined to get some holiday crafts finished in time to enjoy them at Christmas this year. I always have big ideas and end up spending the time leading up to the holidays running around and searching for presents or getting caught up in the general hustle and bustle that the holidays bring. Last year I was literally monogramming Christmas gifts at 2:30 in the morning on December 23. Not this year, friends. All of that to say that while I was working last night I was doing a little multi-tasking to create a Christmas ornament wreath. I've seen them pinned everywhere and a friend of mine recently made one. I asked her about it and she said, "it was so easy I just covered a straw … [Read more...]
In 25 years I’ve learned…
As a new year starts for me today I feel the need to reflect on a few things I've learned. Most I already knew but a good reminder never hurts.1. Be the friend you want. Sometimes I feel like I'm putting way more into a friendship than the other person. Sometimes I feel like I don't get the respect I deserve. I still continue to be the friend I would want them to be to me. People learn by example.2. Being angry and holding on to resentment only hurts one person, me. I once got my feelings hurt about something silly and I remember Allen saying to me, "Look, Jenn, this is ruining your day and they don't have a clue. They're resting easy, let it go."3. Having a baby changes everything, for the … [Read more...]