The house is quiet. Except for the soft purring of Buddy and Holly and the birds chirping outside all is still. Aaron and Erin have come and gone. Chris is back on the road. And I am left alone in the house to continue to Continue reading →
Happy Anniversary to my very own Mr. Diamond. It’s been a great ride so far. This week as I was organizing for the move I found our box of wedding memorabilia. Hey – look at me! I have memorabilia just like a famous person. In Continue reading →
The past couple of weeks have been a whirlwind . First off—we have an offer and contract on our house in Mason City with a set closing date in late July. I never believe that anything is actually official until the money changes hands but Continue reading →
Some of you know that our oldest son, Micah, was a recent graduate of Columbia Business School. To say that we are proud may be the biggest understatement of the century. Micah has worked hard to get where he is. When he was in high Continue reading →
I can not believe it but our oldest son turns 30 today. How did that ever happen? I am only 29, right? I have been thinking a great deal about Micah turning 30 over the past month and suffice it to say it brings a Continue reading →
Last week I was able to go spend some time with my mom. Anyone my age who has a parent alive understands that time spent with my mom is priceless and my one regret is the distance that I live from her now. The positive Continue reading →
My friend Katy who blogs at Learning As I Go and I were talking the other night about family. About siblings. About family dynamics and what those dynamics can look like in different families. Families can be complicated and messy sometimes I have found. Even Continue reading →
Our oldest son used to live in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. He was a busy young professional and had to go to work while I was there so I had a couple days to just chill out in his apartment complex. He has a great place Continue reading →
“They have moved on from here,” the man answered. “I heard them say, ‘Let’s go to Dothan.’” So Joseph went after his brothers and found them near Dothan. Genesis 37:17 Did the title of this blog post get your attention? I certainly hope that it Continue reading →
Aw shucks–just gonna say it. I love this man. A whole heap. Please join me in wishing my Mr. Diamond the happiest of birthdays ever today. I am thrilled that I am winging my way across the blue skies to spend some much needed time Continue reading →
