Almost Autumn

We’re less than two weeks from the official first day of fall. I’m anticipating bonfires, camping, scenic drives, and mud-slinging. Why did they have to clutter fall with an election? I’ve been doing my patriotic duty and following as much as my life allows. I don’t pretend to have all the answers or blindly worship […]

Happy Sunday

On Tuesday we got word that Angel’s little boy, Nicholas, was very sick. On Wednesday he  had surgery to remove scar tissue from his intestines. He’s still in the hospital recovering, but seems to be progressing well. Emily and I were able to go visit Friday night. Layla is anxious to visit him, but for […]

Thoughts from a Flex Wife

I’ve made a very important mathematical discovery while here in Atlanta:

I’ve been shopping, spending hours primping and racing through completely asinine chic lit. This is entirely unlike the daily me. Tonight’s poison of choice is ducking out of the party early to watch the premiere of Quarterlife. And to counter this act of girliness Ben […]

Our Perfect Little V-Day

Preparations
Spend several crafty hours making these for Layla’s classmates:

(I did the cutting, she did the gluing!)
Wonderful husband scores tickets to see this on V-day:

Prepare our contribution to the classroom party feast:

Tomorrow’s Agenda
Surprise Layla with the movie she’s wanted since Christmas.
Take her to a fun day at preschool
Ben & I have lunch at […]

I love him. I love him. I love him.

Our Wedding Photos
We survived our first year and it just keeps getting better. Love you, baby!