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Top 10 Purchases That Defined 2021

December 24, 20211 Comment

All year I have completed LOTS of 10 Good Things Lists. At the conclusion of 2021, I’m writing a series of blog posts on some of the best things that got me through this year. This list is dedicated to the top ten items I would say made the biggest impact on me during 2021. … Continue reading Top 10 Purchases That Defined 2021

Christmas Letter 2020

December 22, 2020December 22, 20201 Comment

I've been writing these year end reflections for over a decade now but the last few have also served as a digital Christmas card in years when I haven't sent them at all or only sent a small stash to blood relatives. Photo credit: Liz MacMurray (Read previous letters here: 2017 || 2018 || 2019) … Continue reading Christmas Letter 2020

“The Office” Themed Teen Gift Guide

December 16, 2020December 16, 20201 Comment

Back in 2017, we introduced our three tweens/teens to our all-time favorite television show, The Office. Ryan and I have been fans from the day the show aired on TV. In order for our kids to speak our familial dialect of Office jokes and quotable lines, we knew they needed to watch. We believe there … Continue reading “The Office” Themed Teen Gift Guide

Christmas Letter 2019

December 10, 20194 Comments

The past two years, I have done a digital Christmas card/blog post update. You can read 2017 here and 2018 here. And while I did actually mail out about 25 paper Christmas cards (to family only), I have had so much fun doing a year-end wrap up previously, I decided to do it again this … Continue reading Christmas Letter 2019

Paying Attention: July

August 17, 2019August 18, 2019Leave a comment

In 2019, I’m going back to one of my first loves: writing occasional blog posts about what’s going on in my life. My only goal is to reflect on each month and as it draws to a close, take note where my intentions and actions intersect. I’m calling this 12 part series, “The Art of … Continue reading Paying Attention: July

Paying Attention: June

July 22, 2019July 22, 2019Leave a comment

In 2019, I’m going back to one of my first loves: writing occasional blog posts about what’s going on in my life. My only goal is to reflect on each month and as it draws to a close, take note where my intentions and actions intersect. I’m calling this 12 part series, “The Art of … Continue reading Paying Attention: June

Paying Attention: May

July 15, 2019Leave a comment

In 2019, I’m going back to one of my first loves: writing occasional blog posts about what’s going on in my life. My only goal is to reflect on each month and as it draws to a close, take note where my intentions and actions intersect. I’m calling this 12 part series, “The Art of … Continue reading Paying Attention: May

Paying Attention: April

May 18, 2019May 18, 2019Leave a comment

In 2019, I’m going back to one of my first loves: writing occasional blog posts about what’s going on in my life. My only goal is to reflect on each month and as it draws to a close, take note where my intentions and actions intersect. I’m calling this 12 part series, “The Art of … Continue reading Paying Attention: April

Christmas Letter 2018

December 14, 2018December 14, 20185 Comments

You know, after taking a Christmas card sabbatical last year, I just knew I'd be ready to get back on the horse and put one out this year. After getting the kids all dressed up in coordinating clothes, getting a shot where they are all mostly, legitimately smiling, uploading and even printing the card at … Continue reading Christmas Letter 2018

NOVEMBER // A D V E N T U R E

December 3, 2017December 3, 20171 Comment

In 2017, I’m hunting the good stuff. I am setting aside the turmoil I see all around me and instead recording snapshots that will tell a story of fun, adventure, joy, and thankfulness. This is the story of my life and I’ll choose the tone and how I want to tell it; I do that daily with my … Continue reading NOVEMBER // A D V E N T U R E

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