Today is our oldest daughter's, Anna, birthday. I am a big birthday gal. I love parties, presents, balloons, treats at school, all that fun stuff, but I truly believe that upon having a child, the birthday concept took on a whole new meaning.As a many mothers do, I have a grueling labor story in my ... Read More about Reflections on a Birthday
Another Experience of Inexperience
In case you haven't heard, this week is National FFA week. In case you haven't also heard, FFA is an organization that was started as the "Future Farmers of America" and has evolved from a bunch of ag boys to a tremendous opportunity for all high school students across the country to not only learn ... Read More about Another Experience of Inexperience
Town Home
Okay, so last week was b-e-a-u-tiful weather, and the kids and I spent a lot of time outside. While our picturesque country yard was a perfect place (picturesque if you ignore Sadie's "gifts" that we need to clean up still) for the little tikes to expend a lot of energy, I found myself wanting to ... Read More about Town Home
We’re in Print!
Check out today's story in the Quincy Herald-Whig! What about that good lookin' bunch of girls? Check out the fact that I was too late submitting our photo that I didn't touch up my make-up, or even pick up the back entryway.Seriously. At least I'm kind of "glowing" because of pregnancy, right? ... Read More about We’re in Print!
Is It Here?
Has spring sprung?Are we just being teased?Should I be rejoicing the melt of our nine thousand inches of snow?Well...maybe, on all accounts.Around here, when we get above 40, you would think that it's early June. Everyone's a little bit antsy to bare his or her arms and legs. Illinoisans are opening ... Read More about Is It Here?