My mom is the kind of lady who: – you can call at 7:00 in the morning when you’re having a panic attack about your new duplex’s air conditioning and she knows how to calm you down – Has so much patience that she can withstand the force of junior high Leah working on math homework … Continue reading →

Once I was standing awkwardly outside the downtown library waiting for a friend to park and a homeless man walked up to me and said, “God told me to ask you for a dollar.” So I did. Who am I to sully God’s name if He actually did tell that guy to ask me for … Continue reading →

That’s right- BABIES. Plural. More than one. I don’t feel bad about it at all. An adult student tried to bring her 6 year old to English class today and I grabbed them before they got into the class and said it was against our rules. For some reason, the daughter started to cry. I guess that … Continue reading →

“Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them, may be compared to a wise man who built his house on the rock. And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and slammed against that house; and yet it did not fall, for it had been founded on … Continue reading →

  Alex and I have a surprise announcement. Maybe two special announcements. That’s right…   The first is that I ate way TOO much pizza this weekend.     The second is that we have two new additions to the family. Meet King Henry and Lunchbox.     That’s two announcements. What were you expecting? Continue reading →

Dear Gracie- The intent of this letter is to explain to you the purpose of our daily outings- i.e. when I grab the leash and wrangle it around your neck and we inevitably get wound together in your excitement to get outside. The purpose of this walk is not: – for you to stand in … Continue reading →

I recently attended a “Mission Tea” at a Presbyterian church because some of the proceeds from the ticket sales were coming to my work. It was a very formal event (there were pastel hats and placemats). My boss was there. She had heard that the speaker was going to do a book review. When my boss asked one … Continue reading →

As promised, here are ugly pants and purse pictures. Keep in mind that the purse is one of my oldest and the pants are one of my newest. Old habits die hard. PS- If the color on these pants doesn’t disturb you, then my crappy camera is not doing them justice. Continue reading →

My friend Emily can walk into a store and find the most expensive thing in about 10 seconds. My sister can spend 15 minutes in a store and walk out with the 15 cutest pieces of clothing. I, on the otherhand, do this thing where I walk into a store and am immediately drawn to the UGLIEST thing, … Continue reading →

Today is my dad’s birthday. He’s one of the most kind, compassionate, and loving individuals that I know. He has always known how to make me laugh. He has taught me so many things. I thought that I would immortalize some of his wise words for his birthday. 1) “Let that ballon go.” I didn’t … Continue reading →