My mom is amazing. Sure, she makes me crazy sometimes, but she is a driving force in my life, and I am proud to call her my mother. Here are 10 reasons (in no particular order) why she inspires me everyday: 1. She taught me how to be a mother. She has taught me what it means to be a mother, and still shows me what it looks like to be a good one, 36 years later. 2. My mom was is an entrepreneur. She started a catering business when I was 8 months old and it was a huge success. She is very … [Read more...]

I just spent the last 3 hours on the couch sobbing while watching The Blind Side. I love that movie, and it gets me every time I see it. I am always amazed at how a split second decision to turn a car around changed the lives of so many people. How a simple act of kindness can have a genuine impact on your spirit. And the truly powerful relationship between mother and child, whether that child comes from you or not. I seem to have a weak spot for feel-good football movies, because Remember the … [Read more...]

Christmas has come and gone.  This year was a wonderful Christmas, low-key and quiet.  Christmas Eve, we had angels and shepherds that acted out the Christmas story.  We began a new Christmas tradition by having breakfast for dinner.  Last year on Christmas Eve, I burnt the intended dinner, and ended up making breakfast.  We liked it so much that it is now how we celebrate Christmas Eve.  Christmas Day was filled with motor scooters, Legos, and Shrinkydinks (I cannot wait to get into that … [Read more...]

I have been a very good girl this year.  If you need a few ideas on what to leave under my tree, I have made my Christmas wish list just for you.  I know that most of these gifts are on the high end, but a girl can dream right? 1.  A Large Big Green Egg - A cross between a barbecue, smoker, and oven, the Big Green Egg is a force to be reckoned with.  The best pizza I have ever eaten was cooked on a BGE.  It has a pizza stone that allows for the crispiest crust, and reaches super high … [Read more...]