Eighth Grade Banquet

Harley’s 8th Grade Graduation Banquet was Friday night.  The kids have been planning the celebration for months, and they did a fantastic job.  The food was yummy, the decorations were beauti... Read More

Dear Daughter

Dear Daughter, If I could give you one thing in life, I would give you the ability to see yourself through my eyes.  Only then would you realize how truly special you are. AmyNature Girl. Mom. Wife.... Read More

Better Late Than Never

This weekend I have been at a scrapbooking retreat, and I finally started working on Emma’s high school scrapbooks.  Never mind that she graduates in two months. 😉  These retreats are fant... Read More

Roots & Wings

One of the most satisfying, yet difficult things in life is raising your kids with roots AND wings. AmyNature Girl. Mom. Wife. Friend. Photographer. Sewer. Crafter. Artist. To borrow a phrase – ... Read More

Christmas Day

Christmas morning at our house always includes three things:  1. Orange Rolls and Cinnamon Rolls for breakfast, 2. Reagan playing Santa Claus, and 3. Lots of laughing.  This year wasn’t any di... Read More

McIntosh Christmas

The girls and I celebrated Christmas with Todd’s family on Christmas Eve.  We had a great, relaxing afternoon, dinner, opening gifts, and playing games. AmyNature Girl. Mom. Wife. Friend. Photo... Read More

Christmas Has Landed

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  While the girls were at their dad’s house this weekend, they asked that I get a tree so we could decorate when they got home.  Dad and I got it put up, and when they got home last night,... Read More

Birthday Girl

Emma turned 18 today, and I am so proud of the young woman she has become! AmyNature Girl. Mom. Wife. Friend. Photographer. Sewer. Crafter. Artist. To borrow a phrase – “Yeet Ye Riche&#822... Read More

17 + 361

We celebrated Emma’s 18th birthday today (its not until Friday). I am so amazed at the beautiful young woman who has taken the place of my baby girl. I am so thankful to be her mom, but I am eve... Read More