My third born baby girl is now thirteen years old. One of her friends asked her what her family nick-name was and she answered with, “Tiny E.” Her girlfriend looked her up and down and said, “Tiny?” You see, Emma is a tall 13 year […]
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Here Goes Nothin’!
As some of you may know, my name is Amanda! I’m the middle daughter in my family of five, I live with my boyfriend in California, and I’m about to pack my life up and drive it to Nevada. Before I get in to that, […]
Five Lessons I’ve Learned a Thousand Times.
Isn’t that the truth? I’m turning 52 this summer and after all these years there are still so many lessons I learn over and over again. I’m not totally convinced I will ever really learn them. The fact I know that, is even more disturbing. […]
Missing
I miss my people. On a regular basis, I miss my sisters, my brother, and their families. I miss my husband. I love and miss him terribly. I miss my daughter, Amanda. I miss sitting around the dinner table talking about school days and laughing […]
Project- Open Shelving
This week my husband Steve was up for a visit and he brought my middle daughter, Amanda and her boyfriend, Christian with him! I could just die when they’re here because I only get to see Ste… Source: Project- Open Shelving
Winston Pancakes
Several months ago, my daughter Alix bought a bunny. She named him Winston Pancakes and set him up in a cage in her little house and began her life with her first ever pet. Well, it turns out that bunnies are playful at 4 am […]
Christmas Day 2016
Christmas Morning my husband and I woke up pretty early to make sure we had time to put chains on the beetle. We needed to drive to Reno so my husband could fly home in time for his midnight shift. Working on Christmas and other […]
Little Kitchen Nook
For the last two weeks I’ve done very little on the house. I decorated for Christmas and that really helped me feel like I was at home. We had a big Birthday party for Emma, and Steve was home for a few days. I can’t […]
Just Around the Corner!
Today is one of those days. I see it! I can see the light at the end of the tunnel! I just counted 76 boxes. That’s right 76 boxes until I don’t have anymore boxes to unpack! Things are looking like a house in here, and […]
Metamorphosis
I’m in love with this picture of my daughters! I have to admit I often miss my girls as babies, because there’s this feeling I get that they are gone. The people they were are not who they are now and they look and act so […]
Happy Birthday, Beautiful!
Happy 24th Birthday to you, Alix. You were the very first, best thing I ever did! It’s amazing to think of how much we’ve been through together! I can’t wait to see what the coming year has for you! Have an amazing Day!
