Category Archives: Life Happens

We went on a Florida Keys Staycation and loved it!

Posted on July 11, 2014 by amanda

Do you know what it’s like to live in paradise? I do, though we don’t take advantage of it as much as we should. But that changed this past holiday weekend. We headed south, just a little over an hour … Continue reading →

Posted in Around Town, Family & Friends, Holidays, Life Happens, Travel | 4 Comments

The Journey to Middle School Has Begun

Posted on June 18, 2014 by amanda

It’s been almost two weeks since Brandon finished 5th grade. Almost two weeks since I’ve been brainstorming in my head how to write this post. The last month or so was a whirlwind of events: 5th Grade trip to Busch … Continue reading →

Posted in Family & Friends, Life Happens, The Boys | 5 Comments

We’ve Moved!

Posted on May 18, 2014 by amanda

About two weeks ago, we moved out of the house we called ours for just over 8 years into a bigger, lovelier house just a mile and a half away. Even though it’s not “ours”, we love it as if … Continue reading →

Posted in Here's What I Think, Home Sweet Home, Life Happens | 4 Comments

Angels watching over us

Posted on March 23, 2014 by amanda

The last few weeks have been tough for my family, to say the least. After losing my grandfather unexpectedly on January 30th, we lost my great uncle on March 3rd, just four weeks later. While his death was expected due … Continue reading →

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Things we’re celebrating

Posted on January 29, 2014 by amanda

How did we celebrate and commemorate Brandon’s 11th birthday? If you know us well, you know the answer: we went to Disney, of course! We’re trying to maximize our annual passes as we aren’t sure yet if our financial situation … Continue reading →

Posted in Disney, Family & Friends, Giveaways, Life Happens, The Boys, Travel | 1 Comment

Eleven

Posted on January 11, 2014 by amanda

To the darling boy who made me a mother on this very day, 11 years ago. Thank you for choosing me. Thank you for showing me what it means to love unconditionally. Thank you for making me a better person, … Continue reading →

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Welcoming 2014 with open arms

Posted on December 31, 2013 by amanda

As I reflect on the past year, I am grateful for the love of family and friends, the lessons learned throughout the year, and the hope and possibility that lies in the year ahead.    Our household survived six months … Continue reading →

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Giving Thanks

Posted on November 28, 2013 by amanda

Today, I’m thankful for my wonderful husband and amazing boys. I’m thankful for my family, they are my rock. I’m thankful for friends who are there through good and bad. I’m thankful for our health and prosperity. I’m thankful for … Continue reading →

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In charge, sort of

Posted on November 3, 2013 by amanda

The office manager at work is off for two weeks starting tomorrow, so the school’s director and I are handling things while she’s gone. Thank goodness I had a preemptive spa day today (more on that later on this week), … Continue reading →

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Knowledge is Power – October is Spina Bifida Awareness Month

Posted on October 10, 2013 by amanda

The month of October brings awareness for several different causes, but did you know among those is Spina Bifida Awareness? I was once afraid of those two words – “Spina” “Bifida”. During my pregnancy with Brandon, there were some “abnormalities” … Continue reading →

Posted in Family & Friends, Health & Wellness, Life Happens, The Boys | 4 Comments