Finding Joy in the Journey
As you know I started sharing a little bit of our journey toward Washington DC the end of last year. Something we had been considering for months started to take shape. We found a home in DC. John began his new job. We took a family trip that was much needed (and perfectly timed as... Continue Reading →
Alright... so, perhaps using the word "movement" in a title is a bit strong. But, I'm standing by it. I do a lot of reading... like, a lot. Put something in my hands, related to the news, to the workplace, to historical fiction or just about anything else and I'm likely to dig into it.... Continue Reading →
I haven't shared a lot about what's been going on for our family in the past few months...mostly because I wasn't sure where to start, at least not with much clarity or direction. The lack of direction has not necessarily improved, but, perhaps, the clarity has. Back in January, John found out some major changes... Continue Reading →
If you've spent any time around me, AT ALL, you know I'm a planner. When I say that...it's more than a word. I remember being so excited for syllabus week during each college semester. I'd come home with my new semester plans for each class, hand write them in my big giant planner and schedule... Continue Reading →
When people ask how John and I met, when we started dating, or more about our “story,” they’re often shocked. We’ve known each other forever. We started dating in high school. John proposed while he was still 19. We got married in college. Started our family right away. We get mixed reactions, ranging from “aww”... Continue Reading →
This year has been a whirlwind! In addition to doing day to day life, we've had many opportunities to travel, that we have taken advantage of to the fullest extent possible. So much so, that I've had a lot of people ask me to start sharing how we do it. Based on this, I thought... Continue Reading →
For those of you who have been following along with our adventure...whether it's been for the past few months, or the past few years...THANK YOU. Your support has meant the world! We have some excited changes coming! We are excited to announce that our house has gone under contract. We received an offer on Thanksgiving... Continue Reading →
We're coming home. We're also leaving home. When we moved to Asheville, we had no idea what was in store. We knew we likely wouldn't be here forever, that it was a part of our journey, probably not the destination...but something happened that we never expected...Asheville became home. Coming to this beautiful place, surrounded by... Continue Reading →
Just thinking about it all brings tears to my eyes and a million feelings I didn't expect! But, as the title implies, tomorrow my baby enters this big world on his own two feet...tomorrow, my boy starts kindergarten. Saying those words makes me think back. I think back to the months we waited for his... Continue Reading →
Remember all of that positivity I'd stored up and shared, about how it was so exciting to be a part of something new, something bigger...to start over? Before I address it, I want to start by saying that all of that still holds true. I'm thankful for the opportunities our family has been given. I'm... Continue Reading →
Take Two 