And just like that...it's Spring Break. We had originally planned to take a trip with Trenton to Washington DC (a trip he's had planned with his school band since the beginning of the school year) but it's a lot of money to fly across the country! And Trenton asked us, albeit kindly, not to go. :) So we took Jackson and Aidon down to Cannon Beach instead. The trip was great, the hotel was awesome and the only complaint we had was the weather. It didn't pour, but the next trip we take there ... Read More
Dysfunkshunal at Hard Rock Cafe
Trenton's band had the privilege of playing at the Hard Rock Cafe in Seattle this weekend and oh my goodness it was so much fun. I can't explain how incredible it feels to watch your kid do something they love and have dreamed about since they were little. Trenton's plan has always been to play in a band. From Day 1, he would practice in his room with his guitar and my phone or a DVD that he'd play on repeat. I remember when he was 5 years old, all he wanted for Christmas was a red guitar, ... Read More
Happy New Year
Here's to a new year, new goals and new dreams! Or, if you're like me, just repeating what you did last year. ... Read More
To Do’s In 2019
Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end. - Seneca It's that time of the year where I sit down and plan out goals and resolutions for myself and the fam. But this year, when I scrolled back and looked at last years goals, I realized I had some pretty good ones. Aaaaaaand I didn't accomplish one. Not a single one. Updated my blog 6 times in the year. Didn't close all of my Activity Rings...although I've been on a pretty good streak since May of last year. Photo a ... Read More
Merry Christmas 2018
Such a beautiful Christmas Eve Service with my family, celebrating the birth of Jesus. I always love seeing all the candles lit around the room; such a great reminder that no amount of darkness can hide even the smallest light. Sending love and light and Christmas wishes to you all! ... Read More