As a parent, I know there will be many times my heart fills with pride for my children. Last Friday, I was able to experience it when Jackson was honored by the Rhode Island Blood Center for being a hero. Jackson’s donated cord blood was the second match of our state’s program (there have been… Read Full Post

Hey guys! Sorry for the unplanned blogging hiatus, but HOLY COW traveling with 2 little ones is draining. I am just now getting my reserves back and am *almost* unpacked. I’m jumping back into the blogosphere by joining my fav bloghop, Melissa’s Top 5 Laughs. 5. Toddlers. This cute little pirate was a MESS at… Read Full Post

  When I was a little girl, I loved going to my grandmother’s house and seeing glimpses of her childhood. She would pull out a stack of pictures and show me the horse she rode as a teenager, a big chestnut gelding named Flash. She loved talking about her father and his mill in the… Read Full Post

It’s been a while since I’ve been homesick. I can credit Skype, FaceTime and staying busy with the kids for the absence of it for so long; however it has definitely creeped back into my psyche. Its timing couldn’t be better though because we are headed back to my hometown this week. I need the… Read Full Post

Five years ago, I walked down an aisle to join hands with my best friend and we became husband & wife. I knew you were my soul mate, but I had no idea how much much my love for you would grow. Today, I love you more than I ever knew was possible. When I… Read Full Post

May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind be always at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face; the rains fall soft upon your fields and until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand. traditional gaelic blessing Happy St. Patrick’s Day from the… Read Full Post

Tonight, the 4 of us went to a local family-friendly restaurant called Chelo’s. It’s great for the kids because it’s loud enough that when Jackson is counting the utensils, “one, two, six, seven, eight, nine” no one notices he completely skipped over three, four and five (we’re working on that). Our dinner was great- BC… Read Full Post

My Mother-In-Law is in the same league as Martha Stewart. She kept an amazing baby book for my husband, detailing when each tooth came in and what his favorite foods at 6 months of age were. The details are incredible and I’m in awe of her record-keeping. I, on the other hand, am not so… Read Full Post

A little under 7 years ago, I walked into an office to make a sales call and met the love of my life. Since then, we’ve grown up as individuals and more importantly, as a couple and family. My husband has become my rock and an amazing father to our two children. I’m so thankful… Read Full Post