Dearest Braxton, If there is one thing I have learned to my marriage to your dad, it’s that one should never stop trying in a relationship. Oftentimes, divorce seems to be the only answer to some couples because that is easier to do than to “try” and fix…
I watched a YouTube video recently, and it really got me thinking about my need to unplug more from technology. My phone pretty much runs my life. I didn’t intentionally mean for that to happen, but when my cell phone is used for both work and home-life, it’s…
Happy Fall! Fall is my FAVORITE “PureMichigan” Season of the them all! I love watching the trees explode in different shades of reds, yellows, and oranges. I love the smell of bon-fires and doughnuts and drinking hot cider. Obviously with fall comes FOOTBALL (GO LIONS, GO MSU!). The…
This evening I came across a video of a young man who was recently diagnosed with ALS at the age of 26. Yes, 26 years young. For those who haven’t lost a loved one to this debilitating disease, you are fortunate. I had the unfortunate event of experiencing…
I wanted to share the exciting news of my new business venture with YOU! My sister and I are sooooo excited about capturing your precious moments on camera and expressing your personality through our event planning! I wanted to share with you more information about Two Clicks Photography & Event Planning. Myself and my…
Up until recently, I hadn’t been much to pray. The reason behind that it because of an unlikely string of events that began in 2007. My parents separated in April, and my mom was in a terrible accident the following Fall that had her confined to a wheelchair…
Lately, I find myself “lost” in the busyness of life. There is a constant struggle I face trying to find a balance between being a wife, a mother, a daughter, a sister, a friend, a role-model and a co-worker that it can oftentimes be a bit overwhelming. Last…
As a new mother, I feel as though my life has become 100x busier. I work a normal 8am-5pm work day with a work out during lunch, then pick Brax up from daycare only to return home and do more work. Whether it’s cleaning the house, cooking, working…
Everyone told me so many different things about parenthood but no one could prepare me for being a “single” mom. Now let me clarify what I mean by being a “single” mom. You see, for those of you who don’t know me, my husband works second shift at…