Sam got us hooked on Chobani yogurts a few years ago. He loves any kind of Greek yogurt, and Chobani’s were perfect for him to take to work as breakfast or part of lunch. We have anywhere from 5-10 in our fridge at all times, in all different flavors. I knew when Chobani came out…
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Let’s Do Our Taxes – for Absolute(ly) Zero
ContinueMaybe it’s just me – but most years, I actually don’t mind tax time. I sort of look forward to seeing our year laid out in a neat little format. Every year since 2006, I’ve used TurboTax. It’s cheaper than an accountant, faster than sending them in, and allows me to see how this all…
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Swiffer Sweep & Trap: For Big and Small Life Messes
ContinueLast fall, we moved to a home with almost all tile on the floors. I wasn’t sure how this would work at first, being a lover of my vacuuming and seeing those darling lines on the carpet. ::nerd alert:: In the months that have passed, we’ve grown to love having tile more than carpet.…
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How Our Kia Made Moving to El Paso Easier
ContinueWhen Bella was 18 months old, Sam received his military orders to move to El Paso, TX. At the time we had a small truck to help us move, along with everything we needed to live until our stuff was delivered, 4 cats, and a rat. While Sam took some, the rest was piled like…
{About Me}
Sam and I have been married since I was 19. He was 20. He's an OIF, medically retired veteran of the Army and Marines. We have 5 children - Bella was born in 2009 after a rather bumpy pregnancy and her first year was mostly crazy reflux. Preston and Julian, my identical twins, were born at 20 weeks in 2012 and lived only a few hours. Kaden was born full term in 2013 seemingly perfect, and at 4 days old he was found to have cardiomyopathy due to ciHHV-6. He passed away at 3 weeks old. Charlotte was born in 2015, and was a complete surprise to us. Each of them have changed our lives completely.
Currently I'm in school to become a counselor who focuses on trauma and grief.
I love Jesus - even though sometimes I get really angry and upset at the way our life has gone. I hope through my faults, insecurities, snarkiness, selfish nature, and general mess - my love for Christ and His work in my life shines through in my story.
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