Every year I think about choosing a new word for the year, but each time I keep coming back to the same word – POSSIBILITIES! I love the excitement of planning a new year and dreaming about the possibilities for what the next 12 months will hold. But all that dreaming about the ‘what can…
Today is Thanksgiving and people everywhere are spending time with family and friends. Some are helping in the community while others are giving back by serving our country on foreign soil. Today I gathered some friends to help us find reasons to be thankful. 60 Reasons to be Thankful I understand that this list will not…
I was raised that if someone took the time to give me a gift, I was expected to take the time to say thank you! And a quick muttered thanks as I walked out the door was never good enough. Every year after our birthday and holidays, we would take the time to write thank…
Are you finished with your Christmas gifts or are you still struggling to find the perfect gift for some people on your Christmas list? Every year, we dream, brainstorm and plan for the gifts that will bring a light to that special person’s eyes. If you ask me today if I’m done with my Christmas…
There comes a moment when you have to make a choice. You either fly or you don’t. New situations can cause even the most confident person to get butterflies in your stomach! I remember in college when I was learning to fly an airplane. On take-off, the door to the two seater Cessna flew open….
One of the best things about travel is the opportunity to meet new people. There’s just something special about the stories you can hear and the things you can observe about the other travelers you meet on your journeys. Our family has logged thousands of miles on the road and quite a few air miles exploring…
In my life, I’ve had the opportunity to do alot of neat things! I’ve traveled with the family and explored many great locations. But I’ve got great plans to see more of the world with my family and love dreaming of the next adventure. Here are some specific things on my life list that I…
We all have a story. We all remember exactly where we were on September 11, 2001. Just the mention of 911 takes us back immediately to the emotions we felt on that day. What’s Your 9/11 Story? I was in the very early stages of a rough pregnancy on September 11, 2001. We had decided…
There’s just something about Dad {and coffee}. Now, don’t get me wrong. If you know me at all, you know that my Mom and I are very close. We talk regularly on the phone and look for any excuse to get together and discover new things. But, you can probably agree, that there is just…