Papa was out of town for an ice fishing trip this weekend, so Giana and I had a big girl’s weekend. She was such a trooper with our over-packed schedule! We started out Saturday morning at the walk for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF). We want a cure for type 1 diabetes for our friend Adrienne! Photos by Adrienne Johnson Then Giana went to her first tea party. It.. Read More
Live with intention
Live with intention Walk to the edge Listen hard Practice wellness Play with abandon Laugh Choose with no regret Continue to learn Appreciate your friends Do what you love – Mary Anne Radmacher My current manager gave me those words on the first day I joined her team. They were written at the end of a list of her goals for they year. I thought they were very fitting when.. Read More
My dear daughter,
My dear daughter, Today is your first Valentine’s Day and even though you don’t understand my words yet, I want you to know how very much I love you. Most of the time, I can’t find the words and tears often spring to my eyes just thinking about it. But I will try to write down today. Your papa and I starting praying for you before you were conceived. When.. Read More
I am so filthy rich
I have a first class entry ticket to heaven, courtesy of Jesus. I have priceless wife with a heart of gold who is devoted to her family. I have an amazing baby girl who brightens my life with her smile. I have a sick mom who has an iron will to get up and fight everyday. I have a brother who calls once in a while. I have the loyalty.. Read More
My manly man
My hubby went overtime on his awesomeness this weekend. He is such a manly man. First, he diagnosed, shopped for and fixed our broken garage door. It went from not working to working better than before after he fixed a worn-out gear. Then, he took me and G out for ice cream with friends. It was getting late and Giana needed a place to snooze. He took care of that.. Read More
Our date night
We went out to dinner as a couple for the first time since Giana’s birth. The occasion? Our second wedding anniversary! A grown-up drink to start the evening. Some special sushi for Rafa. A whole lotta rolls for us to share. This is not very romantic, but I got my man socks. The second anniversary is the cotton anniversary, after all. Two years down, a lifetime to go! I love.. Read More