Pappaw...
Pappaw (Paps), Jacob, Luke, NanThere's a large hole in our hearts today that may never be filled with his physical presence again, but it will be filled with love, memories, and the comfort of knowing...
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A few weeks ago we had the pleasure of heading down to Bedford for the Fortner Feller Family Fun Festival (or as Jessica coined it "FFFFF"). And while we received some horrible news while we were there...
View ArticleTo the L-Train...
This is my first post to the blog...I apologize that my writing isn't as good as J Zeller's (that's right, she only changed 1 letter)...What can be said about your best friend? The man that taught you...
View ArticlePerfect Strangers
As I sit and type this entry, I am waiting on a flight that is currently delayed an hour. Ugh... Headed to San Diego for work. On a Saturday. For less than 36 hours. Really, folks?But before I found...
View ArticleOne day at a time...
A year ago (almost to the day) I received a text message from my sister, Betsy, asking me to call when I had a moment. It was early. Very early. I just knew something was up. So I called. Betsy's first...
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All for one and one for allMy brother and my friendWhat fun we haveThe times we shareBrothers 'til the end.-Author unknown
View ArticleWhen the going gets tough...
The Indianapolis Monumental Marathon is 30 days away. 30 days. And, my dear friends, you may think that is no time at all. I mean, really? It's already October. Just yesterday I swear it was June....
View ArticleJust me and my little buddy...
I can't believe Luke will be 4 next week. Sometimes I sit and try to remember some of the times we spent together when it was just him, before Jacob was born. And sadly, even though I know the memories...
View ArticleOde to October...
Ahhh...October. I do this every year. I sit back on the last night of the month and reminisce about my favorite time of year. And October just sums up happiness in my opinion. But alas, it must end......
View ArticleI made it...
When I used to run to music I often times listened to a multitude of tunes. Rap, rock, pop...you name it, I listened to it. And there were a few particular songs that always put a little extra bounce...
View ArticleThanksgiving 2011
I can't come up with a better way to start Thanksgiving than to go for a run (my all time favorite activity that I am SO thankful for) with my babies (who I am MOST thankful for!).Thanks for the pic...
View ArticleOver the river and through the woods...
I am very behind on posts, and hope to sit down at some point and catch up. That may very well happen in 2014 when my children are a bit older and life isn't so busy. But for the time being, I thought...
View ArticleSea World
When Jeremy and I made the decision to bring the boys to Florida after Christmas, we immediately began talking theme parks. I researched ticket prices online for what seemed like hours. These places...
View ArticleJust another mundane Saturday...
Ahhh...back to normal life. I love it! We had a wonderful time in Florida, but there is nothing like the feeling of waking up in your own bed, driving around in your own car, and cooking the food that...
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I don't even really know where to begin with this post. I guess I am just in a very refreshed, thankful mood, being that it is a new year and all. And whenever I get into these moods, I get reflective....
View ArticleChristmas 2011
I know, I know...I am way behind on this post. Life has been busy, and I am loving every second of it! But I would be remiss if I didn't go back and post about Christmas and the time we spent with...
View ArticleI'll be back...
I don't know when. But I will be. I'll pick up this blog again. I took the first quarter of the year off like I usually do. I can't handle being a wife, a mother, a full time career woman working 65+...
View ArticleBack a lot sooner than I thought I would be...
Had to post this picture because my friends are just so lovely. And I don't want to forget how much fun I had with them at the Vera Bradley Outlet Sale 2012!
View ArticleSchool pictures...
Let me start by saying that we don't buy these pictures. We never have, and we probably never will. I'm sorry, but when you see what photographers can and will do for your family photos these...
View ArticleMini Marathon
Because I don't want to go back and re-hash the Carmel Marathon a second time, you can read about my experience running that race here. Believe me, it's exhausting to recap an entire race. You wouldn't...
View ArticleBig May 5k
On a beautiful night in August of 2011, a young wife and mother from nearby Pendleton, Indiana, headed to the State Fair to see a Sugarland concert with her best friends.She returned home last Friday....
View Article"Don't sweat the water on the bathroom floor."
Recently I've (sadly) been informed of tragic events leading to the loss of a child. Friends of friends, business acquaintances, total strangers...I've had multiple conversations with friends and...
View ArticleI don't want to forget this...
A few years ago, I wrote this post after rocking Luke to sleep one night. It is still to this day one of my all time favorite memories. I remember what he wore to sleep that night. I remember laying...
View ArticleI'll be back...
...it may still be a little while. But I'll be back. No one ever reads this blog, anyway.So to my boys, Luke and Jacob, this is all for you. These are stories that I want you to read one day many, many...
View ArticleA letter to my Kindergartner...
Dear Luke,Tomorrow morning you will head off into the world of elementary education. You, my darling boy, are officially a Kindergartner.You're ready. You're more than ready. You can read. You can...
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