which are on a shelf. But they stay there, which I like very much. I grew up with these elves - they are my favorite decoration from my parents' house. Last year my mom decided to pare down some of her decorations and I jumped on these dapper little elves. I have three … [Read more...] about Our Elves . . .
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Working Girl
I can barely believe that when I wake up tomorrow it will be time to flip the calendar over to December. Time always seems to fly for me (except for the few hours on Sundays when I'm watching my beloved Colts implode), but it feels as if I climbed into a cannon on June 1st and … [Read more...] about Working Girl
All I Want For Christmas is a New Meniscus
I'm sitting here practicing what has become a familiar evening ritual: the icing of my knee. Sometime in mid-September, I noticed that my knee felt sore after running. I chalked it up to getting older, or a sign that it might be time to get some new shoes. It didn't get … [Read more...] about All I Want For Christmas is a New Meniscus
Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes
If I had to describe the one prevailing emotion I've been swimming in the last few weeks, it would be anxious. I'm a planner, a girl who thrives on continuity and routine. I like to know what's coming up, not only today, but tomorrow, next week and preferably for the next 6 … [Read more...] about Ch-ch-ch-ch-changes
Reflecting On The Indiana State Fair Tragedy
I had big plans last night . . . not exciting plans, mind you, but big ones. Mike was out of town, so after I got the kids in bed I was going to get comfy and finally sit down and edit the 200+ pictures I'd taken in the last week. Just as I was settling in, I saw a disturbing … [Read more...] about Reflecting On The Indiana State Fair Tragedy