*Please read Part I: On the Edge before continuing. * The same thing happens every year at the beginning of August. I see girls walking around in stores with their moms. Picking out sheet sets and mini fridges and wall decor. The girls always have big smiles on their faces. Eyes wide open, as if a … ... [Read more...]

I have thought of how to write out these memories time and again. Gone back and forth about why I should or shouldn’t write them. Why I should or shouldn’t post them for the world to see. Because I have no idea who will read it. And I have no control over what they will think. But I guess, after all … ... [Read more...]

I grew up in a house filled with music. My dad has been a high school band director for more than 40 years. When I was young he always conducted the pit orchestra for the musicals put on by community theater. I think this is where my love obsession of musicals came from. Grease, Les Miserables, … ... [Read more...]

Monday was not a good day. Honestly, we’ve been having more bad days than good lately. Monday afternoon I was feeling downright sorry for myself. Probably because we spent Monday afternoon at the children’s hospital. Brigham is still grabbing his ears and screaming and also has a wet cough that … ... [Read more...]

This post is in honor of Theta Mom’s First Blogoversary contest! When I was in college my girlfriends would often talk of the future and all the dreams they had for themselves. Marriage and babies would usually become the common denominator during these conversations. I would give them a polite nod … ... [Read more...]

I spent Friday night in the ER getting my right breast cut into. But let me go back a bit to fill you in. I developed a small lump at the top of my right breast over two weeks ago. I assumed it was a clogged duct and massaged it and applied heat/ice packs to try to help it go away. It did not go … ... [Read more...]

I’ve been reading so many birth stories lately in preparation for the birth of our next baby boy. I always appreciate the honesty and vivid descriptions. It helped me before I gave birth to Landon and it’s helping me again. Mostly it helps me realize that each story is unique and individual and that … ... [Read more...]

Although a bit late, I thought I would give everyone a tour of why I’m so thankful using some of our vacation photos . . The most loving and supportive husband a girl could ask for and the best father to our son . . . The cutest, smartest, funniest and most loving little boy a mom could ever ask for … ... [Read more...]

Well, we’re all packed and ready for our first big family vacation to Orlando, Florida. Aside from the flight (I absolutely hate flying if you didn’t already know that), I am so excited and happy to just be there. I have not seen my sister Cindi since June or my sister Jennifer since August. I’m … ... [Read more...]

The post title says it all . . . I’m pregnant with baby #2! It has been a huge shock to us {and everyone else}. I was on birth control so this took us by complete surprise. We always knew we wanted another baby but didn’t think it would be so soon! This experience has been the total opposite of the … ... [Read more...]