One evening last week the girls and I had an impromptu flower arranging session. We had spent some time with the kittens, tended the garden, and then were admiring the wildflowers growing in the field across from our house. We thought it would be fun to make our own bouquets- so that’s what we did. Read More
Florists
CLOVES Syndrome
Today is CLOVES Syndrome Awareness Day! We discovered there was a problem with our baby at my 20 week ultrasound, but didn’t receive the CLOVES Syndrome diagnosis until she was 5 months old. All individuals with CLOVES Syndrome are unique, and have different characteristics. Tessa has several masses in her trunk, upper right leg, and Read More
Friday Favorites
Favorite picture: Bless these kittens and their patience with Tessa the tornado. Also, she’s the queen of facial expressions. Favorite kid quote: Tessa: “Mom, I CAN do the monkey bars. Don’t you know I’m a big girl who goes on the potty?” Favorite clothing item: I wear a basic tank almost every day. This one Read More
Thankful Thursday
There still seems to be so much unrest, discouragement, confusion, animosity, uncertainty, and disappointment in our world right now. Instead of dwelling on all of that today, I’m choosing to dwell on things I’m thankful for. And I’d love for you to join me! 1. Quiet time in the morning. Every morning I wake up, Read More



