And he grew up to be a dad.....

The boy who pestered me as a child, chased me around the house, used me as his punching bag, and teased me beyond belief….grew up to be a dad. AND what a dad he became! I absolutely love watching my brother Ryan with Tyler. He’s soft and tender and playfully loving, yet stern, honest, and trusting. The bond between a father and son is one that I will obviously never know, but it’s also one that will amaze me forever. Keep up the good work, Ryan!

WHY? Wyoming?

Why would anyone ever complain about Wyoming? Sure, it’s got wide open spaces, but is that really that bad? Just take a look at the beauty that makes up those “wide open spaces” Wyoming is immeasurable. The mountains, the bright blue clear skies, the fresh air, the trees, and the pure beauty will take anyone’s breath away. I love Wyoming because it takes me 10 -15 minutes to drive to the most beautiful placesEVER and it’s free. I don’t have to purchase an annual pass, I don’t have to pay to any toll fee to drive through, not a penny. I absolutely love Wyoming. I love being outside and Wyoming has the greatest “outsides” you could ever imagine. This past weekend, I ventured out AGAIN to the outdoors. I wouldn’t trade it for anything!

Cowboy in us all

I don't know why I act the way I do, like I ain't got a single thing to lose. Sometimes I'm my own worst enemy, I guess that's just the cowboy in me. The urge to run, the restlessness, the heart of stone I sometimes get. The things I've done for foolish pride. The me that's never satisfied. The face that's in the mirror when I don't like what I see, I guess that's just the cowboy in me.

No matter who you are, big or tall, old or young. No matter where you call home, we all have a little cowboy in us all.

Stand Still, Look Pretty

I want to paint my face, and pretend that I am someone else. Sometimes I get so fed up, I don't even want to look at myself, but people have problems that are worse than mine. I don't want you to think I'm complaining all the time. You might think it's easy being me. You just stand still, look pretty.

Glitter Baton

It's funny how we find that one childhood toy that will forever be the greatest invention ever! For me, it's the infamous "glitter baton" . It's been so fun rekindling or long lost friendship. Welcome home glitter baton!!!!

my friend Ben

My friend Ben.....

He's quirky, he's funny, he's quiet at times, he's super nice, and he's Ben. I truly believe that people are placed in your lives for a reason. I'm comfortable with Ben, I trust Ben, and he's a flat out good time. Like many people that have touched my life, I doubt I will ever pin point exactly why our paths crossed. Maybe it’s to be there for each other, to help each other, or maybe to put it plain and simple...to build a lasting friendship. Like many other people that have come into my life...I'm grateful for the rides!!!!

Looking up to the "big boys"

Wednesday night, we played Bocce Ball at Washington Park with some friends. Such a good game if you haven't looked into it! Tyler tagged along, mostly running around and being silly. Janine captured this picturesque moment - Tyler looking up to the "big boys" He is so shy, but you can see that he really does look up to the people around him and plays off their examples. It really made me realize how important it is to be a good example to him and to everyone around me. I'm going to make sure I'm always putting my best foot forward.

BFF?

We, me and my girls, (Valarie and Janine) stopped off at Angel's Nails for a little pampering on our feet. I was a pedicure virgin. Eeek...the streak has been broken and I'm an official addict. I honestly loved it! My toenails are so cute and my feet feel amazing. I didn't know I had such rough heels. Ta-da! Beautifully soft feet! Halfway through the gal working on Janine's feet asked us if we all were BFF. So funny because first of all, I haven't used that phrase in about 8 ages, but seriously...those two girls...they ARE my BFF!! I don't know what I would do without their examples and their friendships and most of all ...the GOOD TIMES!!!! I love my BFF girls!

Weekend Road Trip

It's that season...for the short yet the best time of my life "weekend road trips"!!! I'm taking my inagural trip this weekend to the great state of Utah. I'm going to be the first to admit it, I'm in a phase right now where I really miss Utah. Yeah, yeah..who says that? Anyway, I didn't think I EVER would, but here I am...missing it. So, I'm off to give myself a little dose!