Author Archives: Postcards and Pink Umbrellas

She said “YES”!

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉We are thrilled to announce the engagement of our baby girl to the best guy a parent could ask for! đź’Ťđź’• It fills our hearts with joy to share this incredible milestone in her life. She has found her perfect match and we couldn’t be happier for them.Watching our daughter grow intoContinue reading “She said “YES”!”

Words of Wisdom as my son turns 20 (originally posted in 2015; he is now 27!)

Nov 30 – so thankful that on this day, 20 years ago, I became a mother for the 2nd time. I was only 23 years old and I didn’t know much, still don’t, but I’d like to think I learned a thing or two over the years… things I think you should know.    Continue reading “Words of Wisdom as my son turns 20 (originally posted in 2015; he is now 27!)”

Another Season Down

The end of another great season.. I can’t thank you enough for all of the sacrifices  you made throughout this first year. I know it was hard on you physically, emotionally, spiritually… but you did it. You got up at 4am and worked every single day with very little complaints. I mean, you’re only human,Continue reading “Another Season Down”

I survived – Just Barely

Some days just don’t begin like I’d like them to… but the fact that they begin at all is a blessing- So I’ll just build from there. #learningtolivewithgratitude This trial has proven to be harder than I thought. My fever got as high as 104 and my BP went up to 162/108. There were aContinue reading “I survived – Just Barely”

Zipping Our Way Through (really AT) the Natural Bridge Caverns

In sticking with my goal of doing SOMETHING new (as often as I can) once a month I decided to use Father’s Day as one of those opportunities. WIth only two of my three kids here I figured it couldn’t hurt. We’ve all been doing the same thing every day for a while now…maybe itContinue reading “Zipping Our Way Through (really AT) the Natural Bridge Caverns”

My Words of Wisdom as Klari Graduates from College (Hook ‘Em)

Well, baby, here we are. College graduation. I’m sure it comes as no big surprise that I’ve got a few things to say. And because you know how I’m wired on the inside, you also know i’m a bundle of emotions, so bear with me. Now I know you’re happiest when you’re not the focusContinue reading “My Words of Wisdom as Klari Graduates from College (Hook ‘Em)”

The Family We Choose

We’ve laughed, we’ve cried, we’ve celebrated our successes and mourned our defeats. We’ve sat back and watched in amazement at the strength we often didn’t know we had- and we’ve picked each other up when we just didn’t think we could go on any longer. Our kids have fought and made up, spent countless weekendsContinue reading “The Family We Choose”

Kickin’ Axes – April

My To Do List of 2021 included doing one new thing a month. Since I started the list late it makes sense that this action item would start late, as well.. Going home for a few days with my daughter led to the discussion about what we should do and she suggested this place. IContinue reading “Kickin’ Axes – April”