Years ago (twenty three to be exact), I gave birth to my firstborn! The ‘oohs and ahhs’ of pregnancy didn’t prepare me for the first few weeks of motherhood. The recovery from surgery, the sleepless nights, the feedings, the zombie mode… all blessings, but definitely an adjustment. Since we weren’t planning on “officially leaving” the

The agreement was blue. I was supposed to wear a dress with blue accents and changed my mind last minute. So when I showed up to our engagement shoot with pink instead, I could tell he was disappointed. By that time, it was too late. We moved forward and posed as the photographer directed. I

When my kids were younger, leaving the house took the coordination of a well timed symphony.  Everyone had to be rested, fed, toileted, diapered, or entertained.  I often brought books with me and used to carry a small pack of crayons in every purse.  More importantly, I never left the house without a snack for

As I am reflecting on this Thanksgiving holiday, I decided to take a trip down memory lane to remind myself of the things I am grateful for in 2024. As each year brings its challenges and difficulties, even in the middle of those, it is so important to find something to be grateful for.  As

If you know me, you know I love talking to people. I enjoy engaging in conversation whether it’s one person or a crowd, a stranger or a friend. I can talk just about anything. But there’s one subject you will not hear me discussing … money. For as long as I can remember, discussing anything

My husband and I share a small home office. Every day, I hear him in meeting after meeting. He is often connecting with people on a screen whom he has never met. So, typically the conversations start with some small talk. The hot weather in Texas or our not-so-hot football team are a couple of