I am a firm believer that people cross your path for a reason. I also believe that you leave an impression on the people that you meet for the first time. I always pray that my children and I can leave a positive impression on others. This is the case with The Little Doll House … More The Little Doll House by the Sea

It doesn’t matter which version of the song you listen to, Chaka Khan or Whitney Houston. I’m Every Woman was a theme song for women back in the day. It was an anthem, a promise and a statement of the powerful role of women. I’ve been asked where do I see myself in five years? … More I’m Every Woman

The scale is still the devil. I’m tapping the scale, standing to the edge, changing the batteries and the numbers are different every time. So that’s why I say. Get behind me Satan!!! This summer has been the summer of Brooke. I love me! It took me a long time to realize that it is … More One Inch

This is a quick reminder that you are amazing. And if you’re waiting on someone else to validate you. Stop waiting. You know your worth. You write your own story. If you want a plot twist add one. If you want to change the ending. Then make it happen. Don’t live life as a predictable … More A Quick Reminder

Reading stories in the news lately has me praying for others more than for myself. The story of the missing boys and their coach was heartbreaking. Then to hear of them all being found alive was a miracle. But it didn’t stop there. What faith they all must have had to endure for weeks in … More Miracles, Only God Knows

The fact that I was at the mall on a Sunday afternoon should be considered a holiday. Harrison and I ventured out to one store and one store only. He had gift cards for Footlocker from his dad. I’m a thrifty shopper. But Footlocker prices are outrageous. Harrison isn’t really into shopping. This time I … More I Wish Your Dad Was Here

If you had to pay for all the baggage you are carrying. Would you still be hauling it around with you? If your baggage could only weigh so much and the bag must be the perfect dimensions to fit inside the overhead compartment. Would you still carry it? We are all guilty of carrying extra … More Baggage Claim

It is 3:15 am and if it hadn’t been for Sydney waking me up. I’m not sure how this nightmare would have ended. It happens every year. I have the back to school nightmare. The I forget the student’s name dream. Or I put them on the wrong bus dream. The nightmare usually doesn’t come … More Not The Back To School Nightmare in July

It all started with Syd putting her hair in two Afro puffs by herself. Harrison was so proud of her for doing it by herself. This isn’t the best picture since the 98 degree weather took over. I can’t help but take random pictures of them. Especially when I catch them just hanging out and … More As Thick As Thieves

Yesterday was such an inspirational time for me. I decided to do something for myself, by myself. Thank goodness mommy could watch the kids for me. I ventured to Rehoboth Beach by myself. The weather was perfect. For a little over an hour I was driving with the windows down and singing loudly to all … More I’ll Be Back