“It’s the most wonderful time of the year!!!” Do I hear an Amen? No? It’s not the song that has captured my heart this season either. I’m actually enjoying the song, “My Favorite Things.” Do you remember it? From The Sound of Music? Maria (Julie Andrews) sang it to calm the Von Trapp children during a thunderstorm. I wouldn’t necessarily place it in the same genre as Christmas music, but […]
For many, today is Black Friday. For some it is also Hang Your Christmas Lights Friday. And for the few, the proud, and the brave, it’s a little of both. We fall into the Christmas lights category, and if you call a trip to Home Depot, parking a mile from the entrance, and fighting the crowds for all things Christmas, well it was Black Something. It began around 8 a.m. […]
Julie Andrews sang about it. Oprah talks about it. And I’m curious, what are your favorite things? I’m doing some research for a blog post and would love to know your top three favorite things. The only rules—you have to list things–not places, people or activities. I know some of you don’t think a list is complete if it doesn’t say Jesus or family at the top, but let’s stick […]
About 12 weeks ago we listed our home. In two words: show condition. That was how the house had to look at all times. Then about eight weeks ago we entered into a contract on the sale of our home. In one word: stressful. And about three weeks ago we moved from Highlands Ranch to Parker. Not a major move distance-wise, but in a few words: major for the mind, body, […]
I may sound a little naive here, but I really thought “girl talk” (talk among little girls) was mostly appropriate, and dainty, and girlie. My writer friend posts about her young boys, and the many off-color “boy” jokes they share. I laugh every time I read her posts, but deep down, I’m a little thankful I have girls. Don’t get me wrong, we find lots to laugh and tease about, […]
[Disclaimer: I write on a wide variety of topics. Some serious, and many light-hearted and simple. I find that many times we need the light-hearted topics to get through the heavier parts of our day. I know that many of you are in the middle of some storms right now, and in no way am I trying to downplay the issues you are facing. My hope is that by writing […]
Dear Parker, Colorado: I feel like I might owe you an apology. For many years you’ve just been a town that held the church I love so dearly. As time went on, and relationships were formed at my church, I started visiting your community much more: Lunch at Tequila Joes, picnics at Challenger Park, coffee at Kunjani, and of course dinner at the beautiful homes of great friends. You started […]
Last week I packed my Ford Escape from floor to ceiling with several loose items to move to the new house. The following conversation unfolded on the drive over with my sweet, but brutally honest, Izzy: Me: Oooh, I better take it easy rounding this corner. Izzy, can you grab that lamp and hold it tight. it’s going to be a slow drive. Izzy: I’ve got it, Mom. Me: Okay. […]
We moved to a new house over the weekend. Well “moved” implies past tense. That’s it’s done. Complete. It’s not. So, really we continue to move. The old house continues to produce pile after pile of moveable items every time we walk through its doors. And there seems to be no end to this vicious cycle. It’s been stressful. There have been harsh words spoken, and apologies made. There have […]