• Five Minute Friday : ‘Here’

    This week has been full, in a good sense of the word.  Bradley’s parents are in town visiting, we’ve had several out of the ordinary appointments, a beach play date, and even went on a double date with some out of town friends last night.  Now, here we are and it’s Friday already!  My big girls are heading to Pennsylvania tomorrow with their grandparents and then we’ll follow next week to drop off the little two before we head on our big vacation.  One week from today I will be flying to a kid-less vacation with my husband and I. cannot. wait. Until then, I have some home projects to complete and…

  • Five Minute Friday :: Try

    Happy Friday!  Today is especially exciting for me because I get to meet my newest niece!  My sister and her husband had their first baby (read the birth story here) almost two months ago now, and we’re heading for a quick weekend visit to meet this precious girl and spend time as a family. Also, my oldest girls have been with my parents all week, so I’m excited to be reunited with them and hear about all of their adventures with “Nini and Granddad”.  Mason and Jennavieve have especially missed their big sisters and have asked about them often.  I love that my children are such good friends. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Okay, so…

  • Five Minute Friday :: HOPE

    A few months ago I was introduced to the blog link-up called “FMF”, Five Minute Friday.  Each Friday, the host Kate Motaung, provides a word, prompting writers to spend five minutes writing on that topic.  I find it intriguing that anyone could write something of value in five minutes, and the thought of participating had me a bit terrified. However, I’ve noticed over the past few months that I’m not in the rhythm of writing I was in last fall.  And I miss it.  So, in an attempt to get back into a rhythm I’ve decided to join in on these weekly posts.  You will perhaps read some things that…