Since I moved out on my own when I was 18 I have wanted a house with a yard full of grass (the legal kind). 11 years later my wish finally came true. My husband, The Beard, and I slaved one hot summer day in the month of July laying sod in the backyard. We… Continue Reading
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Why Grandma Is So Loved
Today’s Ms Fancy Pants is giving a list of reasons why she loves her Grandma so much. She wrote this list while spending the last 4 days with grandma while I was at BlogHer and surprisingly Grandma survived. Thank you mom, your award is in the mail. Things I like about Grandma: 1.) She buys… Continue Reading
If my mom was a blogger
If my mom was a blogger… I would be a lot busier. I would have to set up her WP account and design her site. I would have to show her how to log in, add posts and pictures, how to reply to comment, and what everything else means/does. I would have to set up… Continue Reading
Grandma’s Birthday
My mom lives about 2 hours away from us by car. This past week she had her birthday (I can’t believe she turned 29 again). Unfortunately, I’m in the final stretch of the semester and my degree so we couldn’t go down to celebrate with her. To make myself feel better it up to her… Continue Reading
I’m Not a Thief
This one time…at the roller skating rink when I was a young kid I found a wallet with some cash. Instead of turning it in, my sister and I took the money and ran. That is the only time I remember stealing from a stranger. I got caught and had to do a ton of… Continue Reading
What I learned from my Mom
My mother has taught me a lot since she brought me into the world almost 30 years ago. Some of the things I have learned from her include the value of family, how to be a good mother, and how to eat healthy. But I believe that the best thing my mother has ever taught… Continue Reading
TGIF – I survived
I had a lot going on the past week or so. I was feeling a little overwhelmed and frustrated for a few days but I am happy to report that I survived! I have almost replaced all of my stolen items from when our truck was broken into while visiting family in California (yet another… Continue Reading
