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Every time I hear the song “Summertime Blues” fond memories of dancing with my dad come to mind. The chink of the quarter dropping into the jukebox. Pressing the familiar buttons, …

I’m going to admit to you right now that the details of how Brian and I connected are starting to get fuzzy. It saddens me, but man! That was over …

I’ve shared tidbits about me (and my family) all over his blog, there’s still more for you to learn about us. You already know the coolest fact which is Brian …

If there was a sequel to 16 Candles it’d be 32 Candles, right? Today Brian and I are celebrating our birthdays. I recently had someone ask if we take turns …

Do you remember how I shared last year that the holiday season has been tough for me emotionally over the years? Throughout my life I’ve lost several family members around …

In case you missed the announcement we put out on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook…our son has arrived! Please welcome our newest family member – Xander! He was born on December …

While she does her share of pushing my buttons, Rissa is also a pretty good helper for me. We know I need it right now!

Throughout the year I do my fair share of complaining. I do my best to keep in mind what I’m blessed with, but sometimes it helps to vent and blow …

Dear Baby Z, I’m sorry we haven’t gotten much time to just sit and chat. It was something I was able to do with your sister each day as I …

Being a Halloween baby, you might be surprised to know that this is Rissa’s first year actually going trick or treating. Sure, I dressed her up as an adorable little …

I can no longer deny that it is fall with the leaves changing colors and falling to the ground. This was the first year Rissa got to really enjoy playing …

This week’s featured caption is… This what it must be like in a gumball machine… – Tonya What would you caption this? I can’t even think of anything witty! LOL

I posted this picture on my Facebook fanpage and asked for captions… here are some of my favorites: There were several variations of “mail to gramma” which werejust too stinkin’ …

All in the span of a few seconds…

Can I go in the pool yet, Mommy? (She’s enjoying her swim class!)

In the near future I will share some helpful information about coping and managing gestational diabetes, but right now I just need to get my thoughts and feelings out. This …

I’ve done some silly and stupid things in my life that I wish I could do-over. At the time my choices seemed fine, but looking back… What was I thinking?! …

Like many of us, I often wish for material things like more money, a bigger home, a newer car, or a dream vacation. Yet these aren’t my most important wishes. …

Rissa loves Sesame Street and has quickly learned many of the characters. Some she can even say by name like her favorite, Ernie. (I know, Ernie?) (Video) It all started …