Birthday Girl Fun Facts
Val’s birthday is September 30th, and she’s known to weave her birthday week into a month long extravaganza. Here are some Sisterly fun facts: 1. This lovely Libra balances the…
Are You A Reason, A Season, Or A Lifetime?
Friends meet for a reason, either you're a blessing or a lesson. When someone is in your life for a REASON it’s usually to meet a need you’ve expressed. They…
Con’GRAD’ulations To My Firstborn
Original Post May 2015 Moments after we finally met, I whispered “I hope I don’t forget to feed you.” An image of my goldfish floating upside down briefly swam to…
Frequently Asked Questions
Mom used to make cookies with me, Now she blogs and I pretty much raise myself. — Brennan, Abby, & Nolan It's hard to believe five years have passed since…
The Journey
By Mary Oliver One day you finally knew what you had to do, and began, though the voices around you kept shouting their bad advice— though the whole house began…
Things to Teach Your Daughter
By Brittany Latham Written by a brutally real mom that curses. Learn to drive a stick. Even if you never use it- It's cool, okay. It is okay if your…
First World Problems
If you ever needed perspective, think of the hardships our foremothers endured. Life on that little house on the prairie was no picnic. Case in point: I hate laundry so…
Merci Beaucoup (A Fancy Thank You) From The Sangria “Brothers”
After Scott’s cancer diagnosis, we were given the rare gift of seeing how deeply your life impacts others. The outpouring of support from beloved friends and perfect strangers left us…
25 Things You May Not Know About Val
By Lori McGillivray 1. After a long week, Val likes to reward herself with a well-earned glass of wine. Until she realizes it's only Tuesday morning. 2. Ways to Val's heart: 1)…
