If you want to change the world, make your Beddy’s!

“If you want to change the world, start off by making your bed.” I love this statement made by Admiral William H. McRaven in his commencement speech at the University of Texas at Austin in 2014. Never have I understood this truth more clearly than as a parent! My little guys are … Continue reading →

Memorial Day: Celebration and Rembrance

Photo Credit: Matt Briney Every year we celebrate Memorial Day on the last Monday in May. This national holiday brings thoughts of backyard BBQs and spending the long weekend with family and friends for most Americans. … Continue reading →

Wearing My Wedding Dress Every Anniversary

It has officially been ten years since our wedding day. Life has brought so many changes over the years, but one thing remains the same. Each year on our anniversary, I put on my wedding dress. … Continue reading →

Military Move: How to PCS with a Horse

“There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man.” Winston S. Churchill Many young girls dream of having a horse. I was no exception. At our wedding when my parents walked me down the aisle and my dad looked at my husband, shook his hand and said “the … Continue reading →

Comfortable and Functional Guest Sleeping Solutions

The struggle of the guest room has been a constant for us. Finding a guest sleeping solution that was both comfortable and functional was necessary. While we love to have visitors, it just didn’t make sense to have a room set up that was not in use. Also moving an extra bedroom suite started … Continue reading →