It’s Saturday, the week’s a wrap, and here are the things that made me smile this week: Although I was home in bed on Sunday not feeling too well, I have to be positive and just be glad I was able to catch up on some much needed sleep! I also had the opportunity to study for my midterms. Monday was a great day because I got to see Favorite Dog after 3 days of not seeing her! Lucky for me, she was just as excited to see me...

I’ve done quite a bit of cleaning in the last few weeks. (Yes, Lucy, you would be very impressed!) One of the many things I conquered were old papers and files and, in doing so, I found a lot of old schoolwork. You know, old homework assignments, notes, tests, papers, etc. I found a paper that I’d written that made me cry — and no, not because I’m some amazing writer. I’m certainly not. I cried because of the...

I remember how stoked I was to have another baby coming into the family. With Alyssa already 3-years-old, walking, and talking, I was missing the tiny hands, tiny feet, and that baby smell that Auntie Gemma just adores. With five nephews (and two tomboys) under my belt by that time, I had no idea that a princess was about to be born… nor did I know that I would fall deeply in love with you! You were born on the first day of Summer in...

It’s Saturday, the week’s a wrap, and here are the things that made me smile this week: Sunday was my Summer Bummer’s 6th birthday! She will get a special post very soon as I skipped out on hers last year. Naughty Auntie Gemma! When my brother and sister-in-law asked her if she’d rather have a birthday party or a family barbecue, she voted for the family. That’s my girl!! I was stoked to spend my day with the...