“Da-Da!” “Daddy!” “Dad!” “Father!” “Daaaaad-uh!” “I love you daddy!” “Faster, daddy!” “Push me higher, dad!” “That is funny, dad!” “I am mad at you, dad.” “Why not, dad?!” “Thank you, dad.” “Dad, can I have $5?” “Dad, can I have $10?” “Dad, I love you.” “Can I have the keys, dad?” “Dad, I have a […] Read more…
I always love when my husband has time to write a quick article to help me while I am out of town. He is the best and a cutie!!!! Today he shares his thoughts of being a father and I know you will just love it! Take it away Tys…. About a year ago I […] Read more…
I am so grateful to my darling sister-in-law who is our guest writer today! Let me tell you a little about Natalie. She is just amazing! She is an incredible example, daughter, wife and friend to everyone she comes in contact with. When I think of someone who is thoughtful, smart and talented – I […] Read more…
I LOVE Father’s Day!!! Maybe it’s because I feel like I am pretty spoiled when it comes to the “DAD” department! I love my dad! And I love my baby’s dad! So to have a day to celebrate them is just SO fun! Can you believe it is only a WEEK away?! I feel like […] Read more…
I consider myself your average girl. I like to think I am somewhat normal to the world and all of you?! 
You know… the average girl that always dreamed of the day a guy would fall to one knee with a ring in hand, ask me to marry him and live happily ever after? […] Read more…
Life as a mom and a wife is busy! Super fun – but busy. But how often do we take a step back and think about our partner in crime? The guy by our side that is the provider for our family? The man who gets up each morning to go to work or school […] Read more…
I spend a LOT of time on my computer and phone. It seems like I am ALWAYS writing, editing, social networking or e-mailing on my computer, phone or iPad. Electronic devices are just a part of me. They are a part of our society. They are really a part of each of us! In fact, […] Read more…
Before we got married, my husband and I were apart for two years as he lived in Cambodia, serving for our church. I remember the day he came home like yesterday. I made Welcome Home signs, tied yellow ribbons around my tree and waited VERY impatiently all day for his plane to land. I was […] Read more…
I am way excited to share with you a guest post by husband today! As many of you know, we met when we were 15, started dating when we were 16, married at 21 and have now been married for over 5 years! I just love him and am so happy that he is my […] Read more…
When it comes to money, my husband is a saver and I am a spender. Luckily, in a marriage that is a pretty good balance! If it were up to me, we would probably have no money, but a lot of fun! Shopping and fun activities would be on our daily list of activities. Thank […] Read more…
The other day we had a family movie night. We were watching Enchanted. Have you seen it?! It is one of my VERY favorite Disney movies. The movie’s main character, Giselle, begins with her planning to marry the amazing Prince Edward. Unfortunately, the evil queen tricks her into making a wish into a well and […] Read more…
I LOVE Sundays! We have had the opportunity to attend a Marriage and Family Relations class every Sunday the past few weeks and walk out feeling so uplifted and ready to make our marriage stronger each week. Today we talked a lot about communication and showing love to our spouses by listening to each other. […] Read more…
I remember when Laila was just a few months old, I was out for a walk with a friend and our babies. We were talking about everything girls talk about – husbands, in-laws, friends and babies. It was nice catching up and being outside with a newborn AND it was really nice having girl talk. […] Read more…
Every single day we make hundreds of choices. From the moment the alarm goes off, we have the choice to either get up and get going for the day or to press the snooze button and fall back asleep for that much needed five more minutes of rest. Once we are awake, we choose what […] Read more…
My husband and I have always had a pretty healthy relationship. Of course we have our differences and our good share of arguments – For example, I like to wash the dishes before I put them in the dishwasher, where he likes to just put them in the dishwasher and says, “It is called a […] Read more…
The fun thing about planning a date is that YOU are in charge! You are the one that gets to decide if you will do something fun, romantic, adventurous, relaxing, crazy or calm. Depending on where you are at in your relationship with the person will depend on where you take them and what you […] Read more…
April 26, 2003 was a day that changed my life forever. At the time, I didn’t know that it would be a significant day or that it would be a date that I would always remember. But it is. 6:00pm rolled around and there was a knock at my door. A cute boy on crutches […] Read more…
Today my husband has accepted my invitation to guest post about how to keep your marriage flourishing even after wedding bells and honeymoon romance fade into the background. I am so grateful for my husband, Tyson. He has been by my side for nearly 10 years now and we have grown so much together. We […] Read more…
Google+