• My heart is in Texas.

    January 16, 2011

    My heart's in Texas. Last Wednesday my dad suffered a heart attack and thankfully although he was alone at the time, was able to drive himself to the emergency room.  Doctors determined that he had major blockage in at least one artery which warranted putting a stent in.  They also…

  • Family portrait.

    January 9, 2011

    This past weekend we spent celebrating my mother-in-law’s 60th birthday.  Her one wish was to take a family picture – kids, spouses, grandkids — the whole crew!  So yesterday we headed out for family pics at a local portrait place.  And, although they aren’t the style of photos I would…

  • Best-ever slow-cooker pot roast

    January 5, 2011

    Pin It This evening I tried my very own take on a few pot roast recipes I’ve come across. My version turned out GREAT, if I do say so myself! I think the secret is pan-searing it beforehand then slow cooking it very low for the full 8 hours. Try…

  • “Hello, my name is Jacob, and I’m on steroids.”

    January 3, 2011

    Well, it's turning out to be a very sleepless new year for me.  Jacob has croup.  It all started on Friday when he started with a runny nose.  I didn't think anything of it but apparently it's gone viral and has been keeping us up the past two nights.  Saturday night he had a wild coughing…

  • Is it Valentine’s Day yet?

    January 2, 2011

    I have never been more ready for little red hearts and the month of February!  Yes, I know, we just entered into the month of January but I can't wait to zoom right through it into the most loving month of the year! I love February for tons of reasons…..one…

  • Saturday Smile

    January 1, 2011

     This week's Saturday Smile, comes from our recent trip this past week to Union Station, a fantastic destination for families here in Kansas City.  We've been there lots of times prior to this week since we joined as supporting members last year, but this week we took the opportunity to visit…

  • All of my loves.

    December 30, 2010

    As 2010 draws to an end, I am evermore thankful for the four loves in my life.  I have a wonderful husband and three healthy & happy sons that I'm proud of.  2011 is going to be an exciting year for our family, as David and I get ready to celebrate our 10…