As we were settling into our row last Sunday, my youngest swished my skirt, gave me a squinty-eyed once over, and then said, “You look like that American Girl doll.” Still not clear if he thought that was a good or bad thing? I never know with him. So, here I am in all my
I loved my father-in-law. I don’t truly “love” (in the deep sense of the word) very many people, but I loved him. I don’t really have much of a relationship with my own dad, so I cherished the meaningful one I was able to build with my father-in-law, and thought of him as my true dad. Yesterday marked one
Happy Saturday! It’s a cold, windy, rainy day here – perfect for staying in our pjs all day, and cozying up by the fire (which we are totally doing). My absolute favorite kinda weekend!! Hope you’re enjoying your kind of a perfect one, too.:) I’ve partnered with Lilla P once again for this post! I
Kindness. It’s so simple, so easy to show and give, and goes such a very long way in encouraging others. And yet, in this vast, mobile-social world in which we daily interact, kindness is so very rarely seen. This is not a social media bashing – there are many wonderful things I love about social
Goooood Friday morning!! I’m partnering with Lilla P for this post, and am so happy to dish on this perfect Little Black Dress of theirs. The fabric is a thick (but not too thick), dreamy ponte, and the cut, seaming, and fit is absolute perfection. It arrived without a wrinkle on it, and although my
Happy fall, all! It’s official boot weather, and I’m not complainin’ one bit about it. So, I’m introducing a new (to my blog) shoe brand, M4D3, where new boots are aplenty. I happily discovered them when they recently reached out for a blog collaboration, and I was pleased with what I learned (and think you will be, too). “At M4D3,
October 1st. I can’t believe it. It’s been almost a year since we lost our beloved Grandpa. I think it’s because our lives were so full of him this time last year, that these past few weeks have felt a little more achey. The children talk about him often, though no longer followed with heartbreaking sobs. I’ve wondered
So, my husband had to leave at 4 this morning to go fly, which meant my youngest had to crawl in bed with me at 5:45. I asked him if all the other kids were up, and he said, “Nope. Everybody should get up. I think it’s morning. Ok, Mama. It’s morning. Get up.” And
Aaaand right one cue, it turned dutifully cold enough for sweaters, and building fires. Hello, beautiful fall!! My favorite time of year (which lasts through the New Year)….. So, here’s what we all wore to church last Sunday. Plus, I shopped and linked a bunch of metallic skirt + oxford shoe options for ya (which
I had kinda forgotten, or just blocked out, how marathon-tiring the school year is! Wowzers. And it’s only Tuesday…. Needing some good ol’ varsity prep in my step, today, that’s for sure.;) This jacket I’m wearing was a total steal from Gap – if you saw my Instagram story, a little while back, comparing this